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Painting and Decorating Centre
NOW OPEN AT JEWSONS WELLINGTON
Jewsons are based on Watling Street in Wellington, opposite Telford United Football Club. They stock a wide range of building materials including bricks, blocks, aggregates, lintels, underground drainage, plastering products, a wide range of landscaping products, timber, fencing, roofing, velux roof windows, plastic fascia, sheet materials and doors. Recently launched is the brand new painting and decorating centre. They stock an extensive range of Dulux Professional Trade paints, including colour mixing and Heritage paints. There is a good selection of Hammerite paints available and the Zinsser primers are suitable for a wide range of surfaces. The range of Cuprinol products include wood preservatives, wood treatments, garden shades, timber care and decking oils and cleaners. Sadolin and Liberon products include specialist timber treatments and stains. There is a comprehensive range of decorating accessories including brushes, rollers, sandpapers, masking tapes, polyfiller, wood filler and many other general decorating tools and products. Jewsons also have their own great range of quality paints.
enabling fantastic end results. Each paint type is available in any colour, so you can be confident of achieving the perfect finish for any room. The Heritage range of Dulux paints is a beautiful range of authentic colours which will produce stunning results in any property. From delicate blues, influenced by natural pigments, to rich golds derived from Italian marble, these colours provide definition and character.
The Dulux Professional Trade range of paints are specifically engineered to give a technically superior performance,
With their instore colour match scanner they can scan practically any object to match and mix any colour and they can find you the right finish too. Whether you're looking for a special hard wearing paint or an alternative to gloss, they have all the free, expert advice you need. Using the Dulux Trade Professional paints has extra benefits over the normal Dulux paint ranges, they give a better coverage even after thinning - which can save time, money and avoid extra coats. Professional paints have a higher spreading rate than retail - which also saves money and the larger pack sizes are more economical too. Drop in and meet the team at Jewsons Wellington who will be happy to give you advice or help you find the right product that you are looking for or contact them on 01952 641199.
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT 8
Shropshire Gin Gains International Recognition
12 Recipe: Chocolate Mousse Brownies 18 The Greater Outdoors - The Gadgets that Make Summer Sizzle
BEAUTY & FASHION 20 Summer Lovin 22 To Dye Or Not To Dye?
GARDENS & OUTDOORS 28 Water, Water Everywhere... 32 Shrewsbury Flower Show
Welcome to the latest edition of ‘In and Around’. Your LOCAL magazine, helping you to find businesses and services in and around your area.
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
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Book online: www.orchard-dining.co.uk or call 01952 872700 7
Shropshire Gin Only launched at the end of February, Tiger Gin from the Shropshire Gin Company has been named one of the world’s best gins, having picked up a Silver Award at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC). Now in its 21st year, the ISC is the premier event in promoting outstanding quality spirits. More than 1,300 entries from nearly 70 countries worldwide make it a truly global competition. However, scooping an award is not easy with each spirit put through a rigorous blind tasting process by an experienced panel of specialist judges.
GAINS INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
Last month the company launched its ‘Tiger Cubs’, a 5cl miniature, which can be purchased in person or online from local spirits specialist Moonshine and Fuggles in Ironbridge. JJ now has ambitious plans to expand the Tiger Gin empire across the UK and beyond. For more information visit the Tiger Gin website at www.tigergin.co.uk
Pictured below: Darren Wall and Martin Waite
Owner JJ Lawrence said: “Being recognised as one of the world’s best gins so soon after launch is fantastic. Our aim when we started working with one on the countries most respected master distillers was to create the ‘world’s best tasting gin’ and this award goes a long way to proving we have done just that.” The award is the latest success for the brand, which has already amassed a following of over 20,000 people on social media and is now stocked by over 100 local bars, restaurants and other outlets. It’s also caught the attention of online retailers and the product has been shipped to destinations worldwide including Italy and the US.
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Restaurant Review
FINDING THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN AND AROUND SHROPSHIRE
The Redhouse Inn
Wellington Road, Lilleshall TF10 9EW
T: 01952 603768
Having recently undergone a major refurbishment The Redhouse Inn has been transformed both inside and out. The previously dark dated interior is now gone and has been replaced with a modern country farmhouse feel. Access to the restaurant is at the rear of the building with direct access from the car park and the bar area has its own entrance to the side of the property. There is an outside seating area both at the rear of the restaurant and also off the bar - a fantastic outside seating area has been constructed using sleepers to create booth seating for al fresco dining (weather permitting!). The restaurant now feels large and spacious with its high beamed ceilings and there is plenty of warm lighting which creates a welcoming relaxed feel. There is a mix of textures that have been used throughout the restaurant and bar area including wood, tiles, leather and patterned fabrics, some walls have been wallpapered with a mix of styles and some have been painted in various shades of grey. We were shown to our table by our waiter and seated at a round table in the bay window looking out onto the new garden area. The bar has been completely restocked with some new ranges of beers, lagers and four real ales on tap. Nik ordered a pint of the East Coast IPA and I had a glass of Sauvignon. For starters Nik ordered the Seared Scallops & Black Pudding and I chose the Bacon & Wild Mushroom Tart.
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Nik said his fresh juicy scallops were perfectly seared and the chunks of black pudding added a lovely richness to the dish. My tart had a delicate light pastry case with a delicious bacon, mushroom and cheese filling, served with rocket and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Nik opted for the Braised Lamb Shank for his main and I ordered the Slow Roasted Belly Pork & Black Pudding.
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT Nik had a large lamb shank which had been slow cooked to perfection as the meat just fell away from the bone and was served on a bed of wholegrain mustard mash with sweet carrots and a rich redcurrent gravy - definitely one to try! My dish consisted of two square portions of belly pork which were succulent and tender, they were served with soft fondant potato, a large slice of black pudding, glazed apples and pears which all added great textures and flavours and the peppercorn sauce gave a lovely kick to the dish. For dessert Nik chose the classic Strawberry Cheescake and I opted for one of my favourite desserts, the Lemon Tart. Niks cheesecake had a buttery biscuit base with a light creamy cheese centre, topped with fruity strawberry compote and accompanied with a pot of freshly whipped cream. My lemon tart had a light shortcrust pastry filled with a delicious zesty soft lemon filling, a very refreshing end to my meal. A carvery is still available daily and is served from noon until 2pm and a lunchtime menu is also available from noon and is available through till 5pm. The evening menu starts from 5pm until 8:30pm. On Sundays only the carvery is available and is served between noon and 5pm. New managers Andy and Ruth Newman are delighted with the new look restaurant and have lots of exciting plans and ideas for future events. You can keep up to date with events and view the latest menus on the website at www.redhouseinn.co.uk. All the food is freshly prepared to order and they use as many local suppliers as possible for their produce. With the amazing transformation of this restaurant and its new staff and new menu - I would highly recommend a visit to see what you think for yourself. Bookings are advisable.
Reviewed by Fleur & Nik Abel
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Recipe
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE BROWNIES Take the classic rich and squidgy chocolate brownie recipe a step further with a creamy milk chocolate mousse topping for the ultimate chocolate lover’s dessert!
Ready in 1 hour 30 mins (plus cooling and chilling)
Makes 12 1.
INGREDIENTS: BROWNIE BASE • 150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces • 225g unsalted butter, diced • 350g light muscovado sugar • 4 medium eggs, beaten • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 225g plain flour MOUSSE TOPPING • 100g milk chocolate, broken into pieces • 100ml double cream • 1 large egg, separated • Fresh raspberries, chocolate drops and mint sprigs, to decorate
Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/Gas 4. Grease an 18 x 28cm tray bake tin and line the base and sides with baking paper.
2. Place the dark chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then whisk in the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. 3. Sift over the flour and fold into the chocolate mixture with a metal spoon. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until just firm to the touch - it should still be a little squidgy in the centre. Leave to cool completely in the tin. 4. To make the mousse topping, melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Remove from the heat, cool for 5 minutes then stir in the cream until smooth. Cool for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then beat in the egg yolk. 5. Whisk the egg white in a clean grease-free bowl until holding stiff peaks, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture. Spread the mousse in an even layer over the top of the cold brownie and chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours (or overnight) until set. Remove from the tin and cut into 12 squares. Serve topped with fresh raspberries, chocolate drops and mint sprigs.
TIP Add a few drops of mint extract to the chocolate mousse mixture for an after dinner mint flavour.
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT The Tayleur Arms Longdon Upon Tern, Telford TF6 6LJ T: 01952 770335 E: info@tayleurarms.co.uk
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SUNDAY CARVERY LUNCHES
Main Course £8.95 | 2 Courses £12.95 | 3 Courses £14.95 (Under 5’s free, 5-12yrs £4.50)
WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY NIGHTS Celebrate in style this year at one of our Winter Wonderland Party Nights. Beautiful decorated suites and dance the night away to our resident DJ. Perfect for small groups and large groups be it family, friends or colleagues.
Dates: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd Dec Times: Arrival/Welcome Drinks - 7.00pm Carriages: 1.00am • Prices: from £24.95pp
SPA & PARTY NIGHT SLEEPOVER Escape the hustle and bustle that is the run up to Christmas and step into pure relaxation. Enjoy a pampering spa day including use of the health club, two 30 minute spa treatments or one 60 minute ritual and light lunch, followed by a delicious three course meal and entertainment at any one of our fabulous Winter Wonderland Party Nights.
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Ludlow Food Festival
9TH-11TH SEPTEMBER
The Ludlow Food Festival is back in 2016 with a stellar line up of chefs and attractions, perfect for food lovers everywhere.
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Great British Menu winner Richard Bainbridge will be taking to the stage as will Masterchef: The Professionals winner Mark Stinchcombe. If that wasn’t enough how about Raymond Blanc development chef Adam Johnson, his right hand man on TV series Kitchen Secrets. More names will be announced before the festival. Of course there will be some amazing producers exhibiting inside the castle, 180 to be precise with more setting up for the Sunday Market. 2016 marks the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birthday, watch Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on September 10 and there’s also the chance to win an extraordinary competition – a visit to the Zotter Chocolate factory in Austria! If you love discovering new ingredients and want a tutored tasting then the Slow Food Taste Workshops are perfect for you. The very popular Sausage trail has had a revamp this year with guest butchers joining those around the town. For those that like beer there is the famous Ale and for those with a sweet tooth there will be pudding tasting, how many can you eat? Little ones won’t miss out either with a special kids area with cookery lessons and an enchanted pavilion where they can play dress up and perform on stage. It’s going to be one very tasty weekend. For more details about the festival please visit the website www.foodfestival.co.uk
• 180+ Local Food & Drink Producers • Free Talks & Demos • Masterclasses & Workshops • Live Music • Kids Activities • Sausage, Bread & Ale Trails • and...LOTS MORE!!
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New Food Festival
Concept & Design by www.carljonesdesign.com © 2016
FOR TELFORD
The first TELFOOD FESTIVAL will take place at Southwater’s outdoor QEII arena on 30 and 31 July. More than 130 of the best local producers will be joined by nearly a dozen top regional chefs, including Suree Coates from Broseley’s King and Thai, Stuart Phillips from The Hundred House, Norton and Lesley Keever from The Grove in Walcot. Also on the line-up will be local lad and right hand man to Raymond Blanc, Adam Johnson. Adam has been Development Chef to Raymond Blanc at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons for 8 years but used to go to school in Shifnal! There are also loads of great producers joining the event including top farm shops Greenfields and Apley Farm; Telford based Shropshire Ice cream, Haughton Honey, Powells Pies from Whitchurch and locals Natural Game. They will be joined by a number of food vendors, with visitors able to try everything from African dishes to French food served out of a converted horsebox, while Ironbridge Catering will be bringing along their BIG American school bus for the weekend. Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said: “This is the first time that Telford has staged an event like this so we do hope people come and support it. Some producers and chefs will be familiar to people but there are plenty of new discoveries to make too.” In addition to the exhibitors, talks and demonstrations there will be fun, food related activities for children. Tickets are available now and can be purchased www.telfood.co.uk. Adults £5.00, children £1.00 or £10.00 for a family.
Telford’s first Food Festival is happening this July!
IT ALL HAPPENS 30 AND 31 JULY QEII ARENA, SOUTHWATER, TELFORD
130 FOOD, DRINK & CRAFT PRODUCERS
CHEF DEMONSTRATIONS
LIVE MUSIC, FREE CIRCUS SKILLS,
KIDS COOKERY AND MUCH MORE www.telfood.co.uk
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Admission £6 adults £1 children
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60 SEAT RESTAURANT (Fully Air Conditioned)
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Restaurant Review
FINDING THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN AND AROUND SHROPSHIRE
White Hart
The Wharfage, Ironbridge TF8 7AW
T: 01952 432901
The White Hart is a popular Bistro and Café Bar located on the picturesque Ironbridge Wharfage, a stones throw from the leafy banks of the River Severn and the historic iron bridge. The White Hart is a popular Bistro and Café Bar located on the picturesque Ironbridge Wharfage, a stones throw from the leafy banks of the River Severn and the historic Iron Bridge. A short walk from the waterfront through the large courtyard terrace takes you to the main entrance, inside the sensitively renovated interior is warm and welcoming with a relaxed classical elegance, retaining echo’s of this 18th century Inn’s historic past. The well stocked bar takes centre stage, to the right is a relaxed lounge area complete with feature fireplace and comfy leather armchairs. To the left of the bar is a delightful bistro style dining area, which comfortably seats around 70 diners with a mix of intimate tables for cosy private meals and open areas that are perfect for larger groups. An exciting new addition to the White Hart family is the Number 9 café, which is located to the right hand side of the courtyard, and again offers lovely views over the waterfront. This newly renovated bright and bijoux café is open from 9am till 5pm and offers a selection of light breakfast options (served between 9am - 11am) and a full lunch menu (served between 11am and 5pm) including a wide choice of soups, sandwiches and tapas, a range of hot and cold drinks and a tempting selection of cakes. We visited the White Hart on a weekday lunchtime to sample the Bistro lunch menu; the Bistro offers both a set lunch menu, with the choice of either two or three courses and a wide choice of individual dishes, with options to suit all tastes and appetites.
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On arrival we were shown to a lovely corner table and were served a large bottle of chilled water and a selection of fresh warm bread and butter to enjoy whilst we perused the menu. To start we opted to share the Ham Hock Terrine, with Sauce Gribiche and Sourdough Toast (£6.50). The starter arrived quickly and was attractively presented, the ham hock terrine had a nice chunky texture with a delicious salty yet sweet flavour, the sauce gribiche was the perfect accompaniment adding depth and flavour to the dish and the sour dough toast was perfectly fresh and fluffy.
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT For main course I went for the Home Made Fish Finger Ciabatta, Tartare Sauce and Fries (£6.50) and following a glowing recommendation from our friendly waiter my Mom opted for the Sirloin steak (£18). The steak came served with chunky hand cut chips, roasted tomato, and a wedge of crunchy baby gem lettuce with blue cheese dressing. Mom thoroughly enjoyed the steak, commenting that it was perfectly cooked and meltingly tender, the hand cut chips were chunky and crisp on the outside and hot and fluffy on the inside, perfect! My fish finger ciabatta was tasty and filling and made the perfect lunchtime treat, the fish fingers were tender and flaky with a golden crunchy coating, served on a soft fresh ciabatta with tangy tartare sauce and crisp lettuce. They came with a dressed mixed leaf salad a side of coleslaw and a basket of skinny fries, this simple rustic dish was delicious and perfectly executed, so much so that I’ll definitely be returning for another one soon! Ordinarily I would refrain from indulging in dessert at lunchtime, but in the interest of providing a full and in-depth review, I quickly opted for the Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream (£6) and Mom chose the sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream (£6). Well after the first bite I knew I had made the right decision, the chocolate brownie was dense and gooey, drizzled with a rich warm chocolate sauce, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream adding a cool freshness to the dish, it was a really lovely ending to a fabulous lunch. Mom’s sticky toffee pudding was equally indulgent and satisfying, with a delicious toffee sauce poured over a slice of moorish sponge and a scoop of creamy vanilla ice-cream to cut through the sweetness. The White Hart already has a great reputation in the area as a dinner destination but today opened my eyes to what a great lunchtime venue it is too… fancy a quick sandwich and a coffee? Number 9 café has got it covered! Prefer a long lazy lunch over a glass of wine? The White Hart Bistro offers that and more. I can definitely see myself spending several lunchtimes enjoying a delicious meal whilst watching the world and the river go by at the White Hart this summer.
Reviewed by Charlie Scott & Lynn Roulston
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GADGETS THAT MAKE SUMMER SIZZLE
Let’s be optimistic and pray for a long hot summer. What gadgets can help your summer really sizzle? From making parties more entertaining to ensuring your barbecued food is full of flavour and not food poisoning, gadgets are here to help you make the most of every second of summer. One of the big trends this year is solar power - not because Britain has suddenly got sunnier, but because the combination of more efficient solar technology and low-power technology such as LED lights means solar gadgets work properly, even when it’s a bit dull. You’ll have seen endless solar lights and spotlights, but how about solar-powered water fountains, bird baths or other water features? You can spend from around £50 to several hundred pounds depending on how complex the feature is and what it’s made of: cheap ones tend to be made of resin, while natural stone takes you into the hundreds. Solar power is also very good for charging phones, which is handy if you’ve embraced streaming music and use your smartphone to play sounds in the garden. It pays to shop around: for example the PowerBee Executive charger, which has an RRP of £39.99, is widely available for as little as £13.99. While you’re at it, you could buy yourself a solar powered wireless speaker too: the Gemtune Kinna speaker is £40, while the larger and longer range Jabadoo wireless outdoor solar speaker is £99. Even if you don’t go solar, a wireless speaker is an excellent investment for summertime sounds, as it means you don’t need to keep your music close to a power point. For many of us summer means outdoor cooking, and of course there are plenty of products designed just for us. The Looftlighter (£48) and BBQ Dragon (£46) use super-heated air to get your barbecue started quickly, while the iGrill Mini (£43) is a Bluetooth thermometer that tells your phone when your food is ready. If money’s no object, the SmartGrill offers voice control, recipe apps and notifications on your phone or tablet. The bad news: the smallest one is around £1,400 and the most expensive model, the 42-inch, is nearly £7,000. Gadgets aren’t just about grilling, and they don’t all require a second mortgage either. Automatic wine coolers cost from around £50 and can chill a bottle of white wine in less than 10 minutes, while the lower-tech bottle wraps sit in the fridge until you need them, chill bottles in around 15 minutes and cost £9.99. Beer drinkers can join in too: the Xcellent Global Beer Chiller Chilling Sticks, stainless steel rods you freeze and then stick in your beer bottles, are £9.99 for two. The chillers work in some soft drink bottles too. We started off with optimism, but let’s add some realism too: the British weather being what it is, it’s a good idea to have early warning of incoming bad weather. An outdoor weather station provides just that, and you can choose from traditional clock designs with integrated barometers and thermometers from around £25 or go high-tech with a wireless weather station, which can cost from around £25 to several hundred pounds depending on the features you want to have. Or you could always go on Amazon and buy the Amscan PPP GB Umbrella Hat, which offers the protection of an umbrella with the hands-free convenience of a hat for just £2.99.
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SUMMER LOVIN'
It’s been a very long time coming, but summer is finally here. I’ve dusted off the sunnies and dug out my sandals, but couldn’t resist investing in a few new goodies… A new lip gloss is always on my summer shopping list. This year I’ve gone for Neal’s Yard’s organic Lip Gloss in Fig, £9.50. It’s rich in seed and fruit oils, so nourishes lips while giving them a decent burst of colour. It’s easy to apply and also has a subtle orange flavour and scent. Being a gloss, the colour doesn’t last that long, but it does leave my lips feeling moisturised. Next on my list is a new makeup palette. I like one that I can keep in my bag then whip out when there’s talk of cocktails. Marks and Spencer’s Autograph Face Palette ticks all the boxes. There are nine eyeshadows, two blushers and four highlighters, so it can take my look from day to night with ease. What’s more, it’s housed in a cute metallic clutch bag, which you can detach from the palette and use on its own. A bargain at just £15. Now I am not normally a fan of nettles. I seem to be forever getting stung by them when retrieving a football out of the long grass or trailing after my dog through the woods. But they do have some good qualities. Nettles are packed with amino acids and proteins, so can help to strengthen your hair. You can make an effective hair rinse by steeping leaves in hot water, but if that sounds like a bit too much effort, try Paul Mitchell’s Super Strong System. This three-step hair care range uses nettles and other botanical ingredients to strengthen hair, add shine and prevent sun damage. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now and am suitably impressed. I am incredibly lazy when it comes to body lotion, so don’t tend to use it as much as I should when I’m covered up in the winter. So once summer hits, my legs are a bit of a sorry sight. I’ve been tackling them with daily exfoliation, followed by Believa’s Natural Intensiv Body Lotion, £23.99. It’s packed with argan oil, aloe vera, jojoba and shea butter, so is incredibly moisturising. Thankfully it’s also easily absorbed, as I’m usually running late for the school run. Natural Intensiv is very gentle, so is suitable for allergy sufferers, and may help with eczema and other dry skin complaints. British fragrance house Atkinsons is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. To celebrate, and mark the Queen’s 90th birthday year, it has launched a new perfume, Oud Save the Queen. Inspired by the Orient, this fragrance is bursting with spicy, exotic notes, including bergamot, jasmine, orange blossom and, of course, oud. However, there are also notes of the quintessentially British Earl Grey tea. This fragrance is on my wish list, rather than shopping list, unfortunately, as it’s an eye watering £150.
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To Dye
OR NOT TO DYE?
It’s a dilemma faced by most people of ‘a certain age’: let your hair go grey, or reach for the dye bottle? Grey hair is one of the strongest visual indicators of age and even if you’ve managed to avoid some of the other obvious signs, such as wrinkles and a sagging waistline, your hair colour will give you away every time. If you’re uneasy about the prospect of growing older, then the chances are that you will do whatever it takes to retain your youthful hair colour, even if it means regular trips to the hairdressers or struggling to make sense of an off-the-shelf dye kit:“part hair into strands and, wearing the gloves provided, tip bottle A into container B and shake well before applying”.
Why we go grey Our natural hair colour comes from a pigment known as melanin, produced by the hair follicles. As we age our follicles produce less melanin, resulting in grey and silver tones. The age at which you turn grey and the amount of hair affected depends largely upon your genes, but the average person will spot their first grey hair in their 30s and most people will have noticeable grey strands by their 40s. By the age of fifty, fifty per cent of people will have gone grey. The aging process also makes your hair follicles and the oil glands in your scalp shrink, resulting in hair that is thinner, dryer and more brittle. People of both sexes may also lose some hair as they grow older. Although we tend to think of hair loss as an exclusively male preserve, women can also lose volume as a result of hormonal changes during the menopause.
Grey is the new black Women may also feel under greater pressure to keep up a youthful appearance. While an older woman who refuses to colour her hair may be described as ‘brave’, a grey haired man enjoys the much more flattering label of ‘silver fox’. But a new fashion promises to make grey hair shades chic for both sexes, whatever their ages: young, hip celebrities such as Rihanna, Zayn Malik and Nicole Ritchie have recently hit the headlines for adopting silver grey hair shades and the trend for grey colourants is growing.
Why more of us are refusing to dye It’s ironic that while younger people are now choosing to colour their hair in grey and silver shades, many older people are turning away from hair dyes. While there is no single cause for this change of attitude, there are several reasons why the number of cheerleaders for being ‘grey and proud’ may be on the rise.
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Is hair dye harmful? Scare stories about the dangers posed by certain chemicals have continued to surface, in spite of a major re-think by manufacturers in the 1980s, when research revealed that substances used in hair dye at that time caused cancer in mice. While modern studies have shown that prolonged exposure to hair dye chemicals may give professional hairdressers an increased chance of contracting cancer, no concrete evidence has yet been found to suggest that hair dyes are unsafe for regular personal use. The jury is still out on the risks faced by today’s consumers but even a tiny seed of doubt may be enough to persuade some people to stop colouring their hair.
We can’t turn back the clock As we age, our skin colour alters, picking up more yellow tones. This means that a mature skin tone may no longer look as good against a vibrant, youthful hair shade (although if you do decide to colour your hair a professional hairdresser will be able to advise on the best shades to use). Because aging hair is dryer and more brittle, the chemicals in permanent dyes can leave the hair looking dull and lifeless, so a desire for healthier looking hair – whatever its colour - may ultimately persuade us to let nature take its course.
Role models lead the way Back in the day it was an unspoken rule that any celebrity over 40 should automatically dye their hair. These days, however, we’re surrounded by high profile figures sporting grey hairstyles – think of male celebritiess such as Gary Lineker, José Mourinho and George Clooney and female high rollers like Vogue’s Anna Wintour, actress Meryl Streep and IMF leader Christine Lagarde. Far from hinting at age and infirmity, their grey hairstyles exude power and charisma. These days we are all living longer, in better health, and it may simply be that the trend towards accepting grey hair shows we are more relaxed about the aging process, living life to the full instead of hiding away. To quote celebrity hairstylist and founder of Twitter’s @thegreyglammovement, Cynthia Alvarez: “Grey is the new black. The colour has taken on an entirely new life and meaning – today grey is beautiful, sexy, chic, fabulous!”
by Kate McLelland
BEAUTY & FASHION
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Over 40 exhibitors, all showcasing their products and services to help make your wedding perfect. Entrance is free - look out for Wine Tasting, Canape Tasting and much more. Exclusive offers available. 2-4-1 Sunday Lunch from 12 noon, with some dishes from the wedding menus on their Sunday Lunch, so why not make a day of it and get the family together for an afternoon of food and drink!
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“We manufacture, supply and install a range of different products which meet the requirements of each of our client’s individual needs. We’ve got fencing to suit every application and environment.” Working closely with a number of local authorities, Profence carry out work for various schools, parks and public buildings across the region. But it’s not just large scale work that the company carries out, they work with all types of property and buildings and offer advice throughout the planning, design and installation stages to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Shane said, “We employ 40 members of staff and they are all suitably trained. Our clients can rest assured that they are receiving the best service at all stages of the process from the free quotation to the finished article. After all we are good at what we do”.
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EVERYWHERE
With summer well under way, many gardens are now feeling the need for a bit more water than the rain is giving them it is hard to believe that not long ago all the plants were suffering due to excess rainfall and waterlogged soil. Now it is important to forget those wet winter days and concentrate on doing everything you can to keep your garden looking good, despite increased temperatures and soil that is drier by the minute. There’s no doubt that you will need to do some watering, but how can you minimise the amount you apply, make best use of what you’ve got and still have a good-looking and productive garden? If possible, avoid making new plantings right now. It would be far better to wait until the autumn because, if planted out now, most trees, shrubs and climbers will find it harder to get properly established and are more likely to suffer serious setbacks too. However, if you do have any planting that you really can’t avoid, then make sure that you improve the soil texture before you begin. Dig and fork in plenty of garden compost, wellrotted manure or other bulky organic matter so that the soil is better equipped to retain moisture. This will make sandy soil hold water more effectively but you will also find it helps to decrease the chances of clay soil cracking. It may be hard work but it will make life a lot easier for the plants, and should also mean that you have to spend far less time watering later on. It is never too late to mulch: it might be high summer but it is still well worthwhile mulching beds, borders and your vegetable plot. Mulching is often thought to be something you have to do early in the year, but provided the soil is moist when you put the mulch in place, it will still serve you well. The mulch needs to be 2” - 3” (5 - 7.5 cm) deep and you can use shredded composted bark, composted chipped bark, cocoa shells or many of the numerous pebbles, shingles and so forth which are now available. If the soil is well watered before the mulch goes on, then it will really help to keep moisture in the soil and, as all the materials I’ve suggested will let plenty of rain through, when it does rain the plants will still benefit. Applying a good mulch will also help to keep down weeds, which will not only save you time but also prevent these thirsty plants from taking up valuable soil moisture. In drier areas of your garden, try to use plants which are particularly drought tolerant. Those with silvery or grey foliage such as the lavenders, Sedums (ice plants), rock roses (Helianthemum), rosemary and Convolvulus cneorum all tend to thrive in dry conditions, and are also more likely to do quite well if planted now, as compared to an average herbaceous or woody plant. Make sure that you make the most of any rain that does fall by
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fitting a water diverter to the drain pipe which takes water from the guttering from your greenhouse, house, conservatory or garage. This can then divert the water straight into one or more water butts when it does rain. You can also fit a water diverter to the downpipe which takes water from your bath, hand basin or even the kitchen sink. Normal amounts of shampoo, bubble bath and washing up liquid should pose no threats to plants, and these detergents may help with pest problems such as greenfly. When you are watering, always make sure that you do this in the evening or extremely early in the morning, unless there’s no alternative. Watering at these times of day will drastically reduce the amount of water lost through evaporation, and also means that there is far less chance of the foliage or flowers getting scorched - as can happen if they are wetted in bright sunlight. Where possible use a watering can or hose with a gentle nozzle attachment and water only the areas where the water is needed. If the soil is very dry before you start to water, then sprinkle the surface gently with a light drizzling of water and return again a few minutes later - you will find that the water sinks in and penetrates down to the roots much more effectively. Excessive watering on a very dry surface, particularly one which has become ‘capped’, is likely to lead to a lot of run off and hence wastage. Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com for a really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including Nemaslug to safely control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, ladybirds to control greenfly, biological controls, pull-out mini tunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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Shrewsbury Flower Show Shrewsbury Flower Show is the worlds’ longest running independent flower show, running nearly every year since 1875. On the 12th and 13th of August the beautiful 29-acre Quarry Park, will be awash with wonderful flowers, fabulous food and live entertainment - the ultimate summer day out! The show is one of the country’s Premier Flower Show events, attracting top exhibitors from all over the country so expect fantastic floral displays, horticultural competitions and high quality trade stands. In the large Quarry Marquee you will find the top national nurseries and growers who create stunning displays to admire and inspire. Few could fail to be wowed by the spectacle of so many colourful blooms all at the peak of perfection.
FRI 12TH AND SAT 13TH AUGUST The Arena offers a variety of entertainment to suit every taste. The major attraction for 2016 is The Musical Ride of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, also live music on Friday night from The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Saturday from The Christians, performances from the choirs, massed band finale and stunning firework display both nights. For the green fingered visitors, horticultural expert Sarah Raven will be sharing gardening tips and advice. Whilst in the dedicated Foodhall celebrity chef, Gizzi Erskine will be creating mouth-watering, indulgent but healthy food. There are lots of great shopping opportunities in the large trade stands area and unique gifts are on offer in the dedicated Craft marquee. With children 15 years and under, admitted free when accompanied with an adult and a dedicated children’s area, the Shrewsbury Flower Show is an ideal family day out. Advance tickets cost £24 for adults, £22 for anyone over 60 and are available online at www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk
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All MINIs have a distinctive and instantly recognisable look to them, and with the Countryman range, it carries this identifiable image into a stockier frame to give you more space and practicality. The stylish bodywork helps to make the Countryman a tantalising option in the CUV sector and with great additions and features to match, it’s difficult to see why you wouldn’t choose it. However, it has competition from Skoda’s Yeti, a CUV similar in size and price and both cars have their good elements. For starters, both models have had recent redesigns to create more space and alter their looks to be more modern and upto-date. It has to be said that the Countryman certainly looks better than the Yeti, with the distinguishing features of the MINI range, such as the shape, the headlights and front grille, to make it truly stand out on the road. The size of both models also make them very practical, with the smaller Countryman offering 350 litres of space in the boot
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with the seats up, whilst the Yeti has only 66 litres more in a car 20cm longer and 10cm taller. This means you can get more for your money space-wise in the Countryman, especially as the range starts off cheaper than the Skoda. Customisability has also been a recent appeal of the MINI market, and with the Countryman this is no exception. With MINI’s design additions that can be fitted to the whole range, you can personalise your Countryman as much as you wish. Also you can fit satellite navigation, stereo system, leather trim and ‘Run-Flat’ tyres to your model; great options that can be added to any of the range. Good options aren’t as easy to come by on the Yeti, as the better choices to fit are only available further up the Yeti model range, whilst almost all are compatible with every Countryman model. To compete with the Yeti’s off-road capabilities in the Yeti Outdoor and more expensive models, MINI offers the ‘All-4’ allwheel drive system throughout the class. With a higher ride height and great grip on offer, the Countryman All-4 system will give you confidence both on and off road, with only a small premium on top of the two-wheel drive versions. The Yeti’s base model is fitted with a 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine producing 110hp, whilst the 1.6-litre in the One produces just 98hp. This doesn’t compromise much in speed with only a marginal difference in acceleration. Overall, with a wider variety of vehicle and equipment options, value for money and great 4x4 system, the MINI Countryman is the better option of the two, and with the great looking bodywork to encase you, why wouldn’t you want to drive it? The MINI Countryman is available from £17,105 for the One Countryman, with the top of the range 218hp John Cooper Works All-4 starting at £28,985. For more information on the Countryman or any other models in the MINI range, contact your nearest Inchcape MINI dealership.
by James Baggott
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With its beautifully poised, athletic styling, the all-new C-Class Coupé promises an unforgettable driving experience - and it doesn’t disappoint. Slide behind the wheel and relax into the integral sports seats, clad in tactile ARTICO leather, and the urge to put the Coupé through its paces is irresistible.
Call us on 01743 537233 to book your test drive. Drayton Group Mercedes-Benz of Shrewsbury Vanguard Way, Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 3TG 01743 537233 www.draytonmercedes.co.uk Official government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the C-Class range: urban 24.8(11.4)-72.4(3.9), extra urban 40.9(6.9)-83.1(3.4), combined 32.8(8.4)-78.5(3.6). CO2 emissions 200-48 g/km.
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The Course of Progress
Rarely do us Brits ever appreciate that things are broadly getting better when it comes to cars – or anything else for that matter. We are more likely to be heard to moan, as our forefathers have done for millennia, that ‘things aren’t as good as they used to be.’ Think about it: there have been people of every generation who have bemoaned progress of every kind; reviling it at every possible opportunity; all of them eager to banish as much as they can conceivably fit into their very own Room 101. Luddites smashed up heavy machinery; today’s Neo-Luddites want to smash up the Internet. When it comes to cars, the unswerving drive from our government to minimise emissions has given us irritating start-stop systems and electric power steering. Most of us would pluck these overly complex gizmos out of our cars in a heartbeat, but one good thing to come out of all this cosying up to our EU overlords is the downsizing of engines – specifically the sensational rise of turbocharged three cylinder units, like the one in the latest Vauxhall Corsa. This has proven to be a real game-changer in the super-mini class especially, because it eschews the big but not too clever idea of making small cars scaled down carbon copies of larger models in the range, rather than playing to their strengths. Big deal, you might say; I’m old, suffer from deep vein thrombosis and gave up on what’s under the bonnet at the age of 30. Well you – and most other people – won’t care too much about the differences these changes make until you get behind the wheel. And the baby engine in this fourth generation Corsa is a prime example. Opt for Vauxhall’s new three-cylinder turbo 1.0T EcoFlex unit and you won’t be disappointed. “What?!” I hear you cry, “A mere 998cc to lug around a car that weighs 1645 kg, you must be mad.”
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Well, it produces 90 bhp and 123 lb ft of torque and so you will rarely be caught wanting for more. OK, so, it’s no hot hatch – that’s the VXR – but this engine is lively enough; it will do 0-60 mph in 11.9 seconds; is pretty tractable from low revs and is able to cruise quietly, thanks to a balancer shaft designed to remove the signature three cylinder thrum. This car really does ride and handle as well as it looks: that is to say very nicely indeed. I can’t remember any previousgen Corsa looking this good. Motorways are no problem either as once up and running you can cruise without any concern that the car is underpowered. Get it out on a twisty open road and you’ll soon discover that the gearbox is a pleasant and willing companion, always egging you to shift sharper and more precisely, while maximising every one of the 90 available horses. Put it into city confines and you’ll enjoy the ‘City’ steering button that takes every effort away. This Corsa provides an impressive official combined fuel economy number of 64.2 mpg too, although when you inevitably drive it as I did (as in: always keen to exploit the zesty engine’s fun-loving character), don’t expect to see such heady headline-grabbing figures. I averaged around 45.6 mpg. Emissions are more finite however and are listed at 104 g/km Co2. The Corsa’s interior space grabs your attention. Happily, the SRI model I have here is chock-full of all the best bits the range has to offer and is the sybaritic car of choice, with 16” black alloys, air conditioning, sports seats, a leather covered steering wheel, LED running lights, cruise control, and Bluetooth connectivity. And you get it all for £14,150, although I’d recommend lowerspec’d models, as the range starts at just £8,995. Buy one with this engine and I guarantee you won’t regret it. It’ll make you feel like a 17 year old again, in the best ways imaginable.
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RANGE ROVER EVOQUE CONVERTIBLE
Four years after its concept debut, Range Rover’s Evoque convertible has come to fruition. Its hard top sibling has already sold more than half a million units since it was launched in 2011 and over 1,500 orders have so far been placed for the convertible variant.
Boasting a 251litre boot, 500mm water wade ability, all terrain progress control and a ski hatch, it is a comfortable and relatively practical drive.
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Any rivals?
The Evoque convertible is the world’s first convertible compact SUV. Based on the same platform as the Evoque, and featuring much of the same spec, the convertible looks luxurious. The car’s chassis has received strengthening in order to maintain the car’s torsional rigidity, despite its lack of roof.
What’s under the bonnet? A 2.0-litre turbocharged Ingenium diesel engine powers the 4x4, putting out 180PS and 430Nm of torque through the Efficient Driveline four-wheel-drive system. This system varies the flow of torque between the front and rear wheels in different driving conditions. Fuel economy is a modest 49.6mpg while the diesel emits 149g of C02 per kilometre, making it theoretically one of the most fuel efficient Range Rovers available. The 9-speed automatic gearbox is from the standard Evoque. The added weight of the chassis – 1,967kg compared to the coupe’s 1,690kg – is noticeable when accelerating out of corners, though switching into its semi-automatic function and making use of the steering wheel mounted paddles proves slightly more responsive.
What’s the spec like? A 10.2inch touchscreen allows the driver to navigate using easy pinch and swipe motions even whilst driving. However, it can prove difficult to read when the roof is down. Safety is accounted for by hidden aluminium roll over bars, which automatically deploy in the event of an accident. The convertible is not just a summer fancy.
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The roof can operate at speeds of up to 30mph and, unlike some other convertibles, neither rear visibility nor boot capacity is compromised when the roof is folded down.
Like for like, the Evoque convertible has no rivals. It is likely to draw a customer base from fans of luxury D-segment convertibles, and drivers of the original Evoque are also expected to be tempted.
What’s it like to drive? The 9-speed gearbox feels too sluggish for the convertible, due to the weight of the strengthened chassis. However, in its position as the new it-car for fashionistas, it is unlikely that the convertible will be tackling much more than the occasional country road. Acceleration to 60mph takes 9.7seconds while the vehicle tops out at 121mph and steering is reassuringly firm at both high and low speeds. Wind noise is reduced in convertible form thanks to clever aerodynamics and an optional wind deflector, meaning that noise and buffeting in the front of the cabin is limited, and audible conversations can be held even at motorway speeds.
The Knowledge Model: 2016 Range Rover Evoque Convertible 2.0-litre 4WD HSE Dynamic Power: 180PS Max speed: 121mph 0-60mph: 9.7 seconds MPG: 49.6mpg Emissions: 149g/km
Verdict As 4x4s go, the Evoque convertible wouldn’t be the obvious choice. Practicality is seriously limited, and realistically the model would only provide a comfortable long distance journey for two. But drivers wanting the benefits of both a 4x4 and a soft top can’t go wrong. Perhaps the model could do with some refinement, but for the first of its kind it will certainly set a precedent.
byJames Baggott
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Travel
New Delhi takes you by surprise, an almost European city with all the exotic colours of India but a world away from the hustle and bustle of Old Delhi and much of the country. As a final gift from the British Empire, it’s a pleasant city of tree lined avenues and stunning vistas with elegant buildings, vast open spaces and a fair share of museums and historic sites. In December 1911, the British had announced that India’s capital, then in Calcutta, would return to Delhi, a more central location where a new city would be built, worthy of the Raj. King George V laid the foundation stone but controversy raged for almost two years, plagued by bad omens and a difficult choice of site. Work was finally handed over to top English architect Edwin Lutyens, renowned for his extravagance. Lutyens was seconded by Herbert Baker and though the two men often disagreed, they designed a grand capital in ‘imperial style’, spacious, symmetrical, with a few elements of Indian architecture to pay tribute to local tradition. It took 20 years to complete. In a prime location on Raisana Hill, the President’s Residence, formerly the Viceroy’s House, rises above the city in near grandiose isolation. Built with 700 million bricks, it claims vast interior courtyards and over 350 rooms, is larger than Versailles, and has a subtle mix of East and West. There are stone elephants and classical columns, Indian bells, a copper dome and a Jaipur column carved with oak leaves and topped with a lotus. Other government venues include Baker’s secretarial buildings and
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the circular Parliament House, 173 metres around, enclosed by colonnaded verandas. There, independence was hailed by a bugler in 1947 and the new constitution was drafted. From Raisina Hill, the ceremonial Rajpath, or King’s Way, leads through Lutyens’ great plaza to the massive sandstone arch of India gate. Rising 42 metres above the ground, India’s national monument commemorates those who died in the British Indian army and guards the eternal flame. The Rajpath is at the heart of celebrations on Republic Day but with its water features, trees and lawns, it’s always a favourite haunt of tourists and locals. The canopy which sheltered a statue of George V is now empty, but chipmunks run across the grass, children splash in the boating lake and stalls sell candyfloss, coconuts and ice cream. It’s a great place to stroll in the cool of the evening when India Gate stands all lit up against the darkening sky. Not so far away, the great sweep of Connaught Place showcases a fine Georgian style reminiscent of the Royal Crescent in Bath. Designed by Robert Tor Russell, a lesser known yet prolific architect, it’s the capital’s top commercial hub with three concentric circles of shops opening on colonnaded arcades and roads radiating in every direction, busiest of all the famous Janpath. The area has shopping venues for everyone, from pavement stalls to luxury outlets. There are cotton shirts and pashmina shawls, raw silk and cashmere, carpets, antiques, costume jewellery and tribal craft. The central park hosts cultural events while all around, food stalls and restaurants serve a wide variety of cuisines from India and beyond. After a challenging tour of the ‘real India’, it’s the perfect place to bargain for those last minute souvenirs before heading home.
by Solange Hando
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Average Rents Rise The average rent on new tenancies has risen by just over five per cent nationally over the past year - good news for landlords and those considering a property investment. The national Homelet Rental Index figures have not come as a major surprise to the property management team here at Nock Deighton, as we have seen demand for rental property continue to rise so it’s only natural
that rents will increase. Here in Shropshire we are finding that rental accommodation is being snapped up by tenants very quickly, and as house prices continue to rise, rents will follow. It’s positive news for landlords who can use the increased rents to cover the various tax increases they are having to deal with.
those with the means to do so, because the demand for rental property is showing no signs of slowing down. The figures issued by the Homelet Rental Index show the average monthly rent is now £764, 5.1 per cent higher than this time last year.
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Lioncourt Homes
Lioncourt Homes who are building new homes at Heritage View in Hadley, Telford, has recently celebrated its tenth year in business. This anniversary was celebrated with the Annual Company Day at Cheltenham Racecourse, where they had many reasons to celebrate. Lioncourt’s anniversary coincided with the recognition from the Sunday Times as being one of the fastest growing businesses in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, they have received the accolade of being the fastest growing house builder in the UK. And if that’s not enough Lioncourt also retained their 5 Star Quality Rating from HBF, one of only 14 housebuilders in the whole of the UK to receive this accolade. At the Annual Company Day, Chief Executive, Colin Cole presented the achievements of the previous 12 months together with the challenges for the new financial year. There were also a number of amusing aspects to the speech as well as 10 year service awards as part of a review of the Group’s history. Following the presentation all staff were treated to a well-deserved day at the races where everyone confirmed that they were far less effective at gambling than running a successful house building business!
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CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY The expansion of Lioncourt over the ten years has developed the company from a small regional property developer to one of the largest home builders in Central England. Founding Executive Directors Colin Cole and Neil Chandler have stated the success of Lioncourt is attributable to the culture, work ethic and expertise of the whole team. Lioncourt’s success over this period can also be accredited to Founder Executive Directors Colin Cole and Neil Chandler, whose endeavour and expertise has guided the company into the favourable position today. The company still however aspire for further growth and when asked about the future potential of the company, Colin said 'We are only at the start of the Lioncourt story. We have significant growth planned for the period ahead and we have excellent managers and staff developing throughout the business as part of our succession plans. But for now it is time to reflect and celebrate this latest success.' Perhaps this desire could see Lioncourt become the largest property developer in the UK, with its base very firmly in Worcestershire.
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Come Back No longer a dull or dated option, modern carpet can be both practical and fashionable, offering an almost unlimited choice of colour and pattern and, perhaps surprisingly, an enormous range of textures, too. Why choose carpet?
TO CARPET moderate, general, heavy and extra heavy domestic use, which will give you a good indication of how suitable a carpet will be for each room. Obviously, a carpet in a hallway will need to be very tough – perhaps a high-end 80:20 twist classified for heavy domestic use, while in a living room (general domestic) you’ll probably require a combination of a luxury look with a robust performance, such as a loop or velvet, and a spare bedroom could be much more delicate – a velvet or Saxony classified for light domestic, for example. If you choose a carpet that is suitable for general use, you can lay it throughout to create a seamless look that pulls a decorating scheme together. Carpets are inadvisable in kitchens, and best avoided in bathrooms, though if you insist, there are splash-proof types available.
Wood floors are timeless and durable, tiles practical and laminates and vinyls inexpensive. So why opt for carpet? Well, carpet is, indisputably, soft and comfortable underfoot – especially in a bedroom or if there are small children crawling around. It absorbs sound – which helps if you have teenagers who are prone to clattering up and Padstow candy spot carpet, £69.99 per square metre, Brintons, tel 0800 505055, www.brintons.co.uk. down the stairs. And it is non-slip and When it comes to choosing a carpet forgiving if you have a fall, and it is style, ask your retailer for samples and take them home where insulating against heat loss and draughts. On the downside, you can see them in your own environment and your own light. although carpet won’t scratch, scuff or splinter, it may stain If you are redecorating from floor to ceiling, it’s a good idea to and wear. Regular vacuuming is the only maintenance it needs, choose the carpet first and ensure that the rest of the scheme but accidental spills can be a nightmare to deal with, and it’s co-ordinates with its colour and pattern – remember, the floor unlikely to last longer than stone, tiles or wood. is the largest area you will see in a room, so it’s important to get it right. When you are doing building work, however, always install the carpet last, to protect it from splashes and Deciding which carpet to buy can be a complex and confusing spills. Last, but by no means least, when you work out your business. As a general rule, the deeper the pile and the more budget don’t forget the cost of underlay and fitting. Get your luxurious the finish, the greater care the carpet will need. The room professionally measured to ensure that you don’t overshorter and denser the pile, the better it is likely to wear – if or under-order and when replacing a carpet, always buy new you fold the carpet back and part the pile, you should not underlay. Not only will it ensure that your new carpet sits be able to see the backing. So your final choice will probably properly and wears evenly, but it could prolong its life by up involve trading off softness and comfort against durability to 40 per cent. and resilience. Standard carpet descriptions are for light, by Katherine Sorrell
Choosing a carpet
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Wool: Naturally flame-retardant and resilient to compression, wool is warm, soft, durable and does not soil easily. 100% wool is a sumptuous choice. The best wools come from Britain and New Zealand. Nylon: Extremely hard-wearing, nylon has the greatest abrasion resistance of all fibres. It takes dye and stain-resistance treatments well. Polypropylene: Inherently resistant to stains and abrasions, polypropylene wears well and is value-for-money. It is used mainly in plain twists, loop patterns and saxonies. Polyester: Stain-resistant, light and bulky, polyester has a lustrous appearance and is mainly used in plain, thick saxonies. Mixes: In order to enhance performance, give a particular feel or reduce price, the four fibres may be blended together. Pure wool, for example, is very expensive, so cheaper options mix a synthetic fibre with wool. The most common blends are 80% wool with 20% nylon (often recommended as the ideal combination of softness and strength); 80% wool with 10% nylon and 10% polyester; and 50% wool with 50% polypropylene.
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Loop: Pile tufts are left uncut and can either feel smooth or are like natural flooring such as sisal and Loop: The pile tufts are left uncut and can either feel smooth or may replicate the appearance of natural flooring such as sisal and coir. Not a good idea if you have pets, as animal claws and loop piles do not mix. Cord: The loops are pulled tight against the backing, giving a very low pile. Saxony: A deeper pile with a soft, sensuous feel and appearance. Very popular in bedrooms. Shag: Extra-long pile – watch out for high heels. Twist: A loop pile that uses yarn with a higher twist than usual to give a coarse, rugged surface. The best types twist two yarn ends tightly together for a very hard-wearing carpet. Velvet: A sheared, short pile with a smooth, luxurious finish.
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Which Type of ISA Individual Savings Accounts were first introduced in 1999. They provided exemption from income tax and capital gains tax, and quickly became a popular place to save and invest. Back then, it was a straightforward choice between a Cash ISA or a Stocks and Shares equivalent, but with seven different types of Individual Savings Account now available, making the right choice is much more complicated. So how do you know which ISA is best for you, and even whether you’re eligible to apply? We take a look at the different ISA accounts available, to identify which ones might suit your needs.
Instant Access Cash ISA A straightforward tax-free savings account offered by banks and building societies - interest rates have fallen considerably in recent years, but it’s also a risk-free way to put your money to one side. You get instant access to your savings, and need to be at least 16 years of age to open this account.
Stocks and Shares ISA Stocks and Shares ISAs are open to anyone aged 18 or over. The money is divided between various investment products, including company shares, government and corporate bonds, and unit trusts. Although as an investment there’s greater risk with a Stocks and Shares ISA, you can control your exposure to it by splitting your annual allowance between this and a Cash ISA.
Junior ISA Parents can save for their children in a Junior ISA. It’s open to children under the age of 18, but the child can only open an account if they are aged 16 or over. The annual allowance currently stands at £4,080, but a child between the ages of 16 and 18 can also open an adult ISA, which boosts their saving capacity. For a child under the age of 16, the account must be opened by a parent or legal guardian, but there are no restrictions on who can pay money in once it’s open.
Help to Buy ISA A fairly recent addition to the ISA family, the Help to Buy ISA was introduced in December 2015 in an attempt to boost the first-time buyer market. For every £4 saved, the government has pledged to add a £1 bonus (up to a maximum of £3,000), making it a great way to save for a deposit on a first property. There are limits on how much you can save each month, however, so it’s a good idea to start saving early. You can put away a maximum of £200 a month into a Help to Buy ISA, as well as a lump sum of up to £1,000 when the account is opened.
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You’ll receive the bonus when your property purchase is complete, and as couples are entitled to have a Help to Buy ISA each, there’s the potential to receive an extra £6,000 from the government.
Inheritance ISA To avoid having to pay tax on a deceased partner’s ISA savings, the Chancellor introduced the facility to inherit tax-free from December 2014. From the date of a spouse’s death, the surviving partner is granted an Additional Permitted Subscription (APS) for the total amount in the account, and has three years in which to use it. Once an APS application form has been completed, they can open an account in their own name and the money will be transferred across.
Lifetime ISA The Lifetime ISA will be introduced from 2017, and is for people between the ages of 18 and 39. A 25% bonus from the government is available, so for every £4 saved they will put in £1 up to a maximum of £1,000. If money is withdrawn for anything other than a house purchase, you’ll be charged 5% on the amount taken out and lose the government bonus. It can be used towards the purchase of a house up to the value of £450,000, otherwise you need to keep the money in the account until the age of 60 to avoid the penalty. Additionally, the account needs to be open for a minimum period of a year to qualify for the government top-up. You can hold a Lifetime ISA and a Help to Buy ISA at the same time, but are only eligible to receive the bonus on one of them.
Innovative Finance ISA This is seen to be a riskier choice for investors, but one that potentially brings higher returns. One of the risks is that your money won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme because the banks are not involved. You place your money with peer-to-peer lending platforms, which could attract a higher rate of interest than with Cash or Stocks and Shares ISAs. At the time of writing, however, there are only eight such online lenders offering this type of ISA. The ISA limit for the 2016/17 tax year is £15,240, rising to £20,000 in 2017/18, and the savings year runs from 6th April to the following 5th April. Each type of ISA has its own pros and cons, and it’s worth remembering that unless you opt for a fixed rate ISA, interest rates can fluctuate widely throughout the year. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-3505692/Theseven-different-types-offer-choose-one-you.html http://www.moneywise.co.uk/banking-saving/savings-accounts-isas/ how-to-inherit-isa http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-3520497/ From-new-Lifetime-Isa-shared-ownership-banish-time-buyer-blues. html
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Money Quiz 1.
Which US President features on a one dollar bill?
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What two word term refers to an instruction a bank account holder gives to their bank in order to pay a set amount of money from their account to another account at regular intervals?
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What is the main colour of a 20 Euro note?
4. In London slang, how much money would you have in total if you had a “monkey” and a “pony”? 5. Money Never Sleeps was the sub-title of the 2010 sequel to which 1980s film? 6. How many times is the word “money” mentioned in the chorus of the ABBA song Money Money Money? 7.
On a standard UK keyboard, the pound sign appears on what number key?
8. Founded in 1762, what was the world’s second oldest merchant bank, which collapsed in 1995 after suffering losses of over one billion dollars due to the actions of “rogue trader” Nick Leeson? 9. Which is worth more?... two kilograms of one pound coins or one kilogram of two pound coins? 10. Rich Uncle Pennybags is the mascot for what?
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I WILL DO IT But tomorrow never comes. That seems to be the case when we are asked have we made a Will? It is a protective mechanism to try and not think about the inevitable for all of us. Making a Will is one of the most important purchases we will ever make in life.
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Making sure your life time hard work goes to the people you love and cherish. This might not happen if you die without making a Will.
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Alistair of ACW Wills and Estates Limited says “As a qualified member of the Institute of Professional Willwriters I have established a local business to give local residents the support of a will writing professional. Clients can trust ACW Wills implicitly, knowing we are a reputable and informed business who know exactly how to structure a Will, thanks to our membership of the IPW. This will allow us to stand apart from other will writers. At the same time, our charges are much lower than clients
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If anything happened to you tomorrow ... •• Would you be happy for your family to wait to receive your estate? •• Would you want your children to be in Local Authority care? •• Would you like the people to receive your estate to be decided by the Government? •• Would you be happy for your house to be sold for Nursing Home fees? If the answer is NO to these questions, then you either need to make or review your will Contact Alistair at ACW Wills and Estates Limited on
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Newly elected Council leader Shaun Davies said: “I am deeply honoured to be elected leader of Telford & Wrekin Council. “Telford & Wrekin Council has achieved so much in the past five years, in spite of the most challenging climate ever due to cuts in Government grant. “I wish that I could offer some reassurance as to our financial position. I can however give my absolute commitment to do everything I can to work for the good of our borough and the people we serve. Together, we will do everything we can to secure income for this Council to help limit cuts to key services while making a very forceful case to Government over our funding. “I look forward to continuing to work to make our borough an even better place and one of which I know we are all very proud. “My priorities for the next 12 months include working to secure hospital services at the Princess Royal Hospital for the future and ensuring fairer Government funding for the borough. By the Government’s own figures Telford & Wrekin Council’s settlement is already almost £12m per year below average. “I want to ensure that we get the money we are entitled to. I am also keen that we looking for additional funding that can help to protect many vital Council services from even deeper cuts.”
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TO CLIMB OUT OF YOUR EMPTY NEST
You’ve dropped her bags off at the student accommodation, taken photos of the campus to show the family and slipped her an extra fifty pounds to help with expenses. As you stand beside the car, waiting to leave, it hits you that you’re not just waving farewell to your daughter for the next three months, you’re saying goodbye to a way of life you have known for over 18 years.
“It wasn’t just that I missed my child, it was feeling that I had moved into a different phase of life,” is how senior nurse Jane Berry sums up the double-whammy most parents experience when seeing their children off to college or university. “Suddenly you are left staring at your partner over the breakfast table, thinking: where do we go from here?” Empty Nest Syndrome is not just about the emotions you feel when a son or daughter leaves home: it’s about facing a significant moment in your own life, too. The empty seat at the dinner table, the smaller shopping trolley, the half load in the washing machine – not to mention the eerie silence and unaccustomed tidiness – are not just reminders of your absent child, they are a wake-up call for you to reassess everything about your life: relationships, achievements, how you enjoy yourself and what you plan to do in the coming years. But it’s not all sadness and gloom. As we all know, living full time with a teenager isn’t always easy and this period of change can lead to a more balanced and mature relationship between parent and child. Positives may include getting your bathroom back, being able to see your friends more often and spending less money on outings and leisure pursuits. No longer will your clothes and possessions be borrowed or the fridge raided, and for the first time in many years you will have the freedom to act spontaneously – taking off for the weekend without guilt or worry. But on the downside there are those inevitable, nagging concerns about how your child is managing: are they eating healthily? Having too many late nights? Getting into unsuitable relationships? It’s just as hard to accept that you no longer have any control over your child’s life as it is to face not seeing them on a daily basis. Even the most positive parent is likely to feel sad for a while when children leave home, and at this time it’s better for your mental wellbeing not to hide your feelings from your partner, family and friends. It can be particularly hard for single parents, or for mums whose emotions are compounded by the onset of the menopause. If negative thoughts persist for many months it may be advisable to seek help from your GP.
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Here are a few dos and don’ts that can help you climb out of that empty nest: DO - invest time in relationships Put aside those traditional ‘mum and dad’ roles and spend time getting to know your partner again. Plan a holiday together or take a series of short breaks to places you wouldn’t normally go with the whole family. If you are single, this is a good time to sign up to a reputable online dating site and start building a new life for yourself. DO - find ways of filling the time Do something useful with all those hours you previously spent tidying, cleaning, shopping and caring. Join a choir, start blogging about your feelings or plan a life-changing trekking trip to the Himalayas. Use the time constructively to build a new life for yourself instead of letting it slip away. DON’T - stalk your children on social media Through social media and Skype we can see, as well as hear, what our children are doing, but you should avoid the habit of obsessively checking what your child is up to. When you do speak, try to resist interrogating them or telling them how miserable you feel without them. DON’T - underestimate the impact on siblings When a child leaves home it changes the whole family dynamic, and that is often just as hard on the other children as it is for you. Encourage siblings to keep in touch with their absent brother or sister and plan some special activities you can all do together in the holidays. Like any grieving process, the key to recovery is giving yourself time to adapt. “I felt at a loss for far longer than I expected,” admits Jane Berry. “Then something clicked and I was able to move on. Now it’s great to see my son during the holidays, but by the end I can sense he’s counting the days till he can go back. In a way, we are, too – we still miss him but it feels right that he has an independent life.”
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Physiotherapy Based Bike Fit Over the years with the increased success of team GB both on the track and on the road there has been huge increase in people wanting to take up cycling and this in turn has seen an increase in cycling related injuries sustained on the bike. Within the clinic we have begun to see these problems with an awful lot of cyclists riding with pain and discomfort often down to incorrect posture on the bike, lower back pain and knee pain being the most common injuries. Here at SB Sports Injury & Physiotherapy Clinic we have developed a physiotherapy based bike fit where we have taken the expertise offered by experienced bike fit specialist and used our expertise and knowledge of anatomy and injuries to develop this service, based on your current and previous injury history. The area of bike fitting is a much debated
topic throughout the world of cycling. What’s the best position in relation to comfort, optimum aerodynamics and performance? There are varying levels of service offered to you at the point of sale. When you purchase a new bike whether it is your first or an upgrade, you can go for a basic fit to more in-depth systems such that use infrared 3D technology to measure the cyclist’s optimum position. In some cases you may just be sold the bike with very little advice about positioning. Now of course like most hobbies you can explore these options to suit your affordability. The service we have developed would benefit beginners, novices and more experienced cyclists. Whether you are starting out and want to get set up correct or if you are already experiencing pain it is a service you may benefit from. For more information email admin@shropshirephysio.co.uk or speak to Steve Briggs on 01952 462330
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Growing Up, Not Growing Out
CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Most parents would say that their child’s health and life expectancy is vitally important to them. Yet nearly a third of all children in the UK are overweight or obese – increasing their risk of long-term health issues and a shortened lifespan. Last year Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England, offered his explanation. “Junk food, sugary fizzy drinks and couch potato lifestyles are normalising obesity and as parents, a third of us can’t now spot when our own child is seriously overweight.” National Childhood Obesity Week, running from 4th-10th July, aims to raise awareness of this escalating problem.
The Scale of the Problem The 2014 Public Health Survey for England (HSE) showed that 31.2% of children aged 2 to 15 were overweight or obese. The 2014/15 National Child Measurement identified 19.1% of Year 6 children (aged 10-11) as obese and a further 14.2% as overweight, while even more worryingly, 9.1% of Reception children (aged 4-5) were already obese, with another 12.8% overweight.
The Danger of Childhood Obesity Many people dismiss a child’s extra weight as ‘puppy fat’ they’ll ‘grow out of’. This is a dangerous myth. Obese infants and children often remain obese through to adulthood, greatly increasing their risk of serious health problems including insulin resistance, premature onset of diabetes, premature onset of heart disease, cardiovascular disease, disability, musculoskeletal disorders (especially osteoarthritis) and endometrial, breast and colon cancers. Dr Sania Nishtar, Co-Chair of the WHO Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity, warned: “Overweight and obesity impact on a child’s quality of life, as they face a wide range of barriers, including physical, psychological and health consequences. We know that obesity can impact on educational attainment too and this, combined with the likelihood that they will remain obese into adulthood, poses major health and economic consequences for them, their families and society as a whole.”
Tackling the Problem What the government is doing: • The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) provides data to help the government understand children’s weight issues and formulate strategies for tackling them - and is also intended as a ‘vehicle for engaging with children and families about healthy lifestyles and weight issues’. Every year, trained healthcare professionals in school measure the height and weight of children in reception class (aged 4- 5 years) and year 6 (aged 10-11 years), using these measurements to calculate a Body Mass Index (BMI) centile. • Initiatives such as the Change4Life programme provide families with straightforward information about healthy lifestyles. • The Sugar Tax may be controversial, but hopefully it will encourage companies to reduce sugar in their products. Government research shows that if sugar in soft drinks was halved, sugar consumption would decrease by 5g in young children and adults and 11g in 10-19 year olds. If the nation’s sugar intake dropped to recommended levels within 10 years, 4,000 early deaths could be avoided and the NHS would save £480 million every year.
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What Parents Can Do: • Give your child the best start. Exclusively breastfeeding babies until 6 months significantly reduces their risk of becoming overweight or obese. • Reduce Their Sitting Time. Research has proved that sitting for prolonged periods damages our health, even if we get regular exercise. So keep their box set binge-watching sessions to a minimum and ensure they’re broken up with short bursts of activity – creating something, helping with gardening or a trip to the park. • Increase Their Physical Activity. This needn’t be team sports or a gym session; find something they enjoy. Walking or cycling all or part of the way to school, a trip to the park or playground, countryside walks, kicking a football around, swimming, trying indoor snowboarding or skating, playing tag or trying a fitness videogame or dance DVD are all just as good. • Ensure They Get Enough Sleep. Lack of sleep can affect appetite-stimulating hormones, as well as affecting memory and concentration, lowering immunity and increasing the risk of mental and physical health problems. • Improve Their Diet > Beware sugar. Children and young people consume 3 times the recommended amount of sugar on average. Look out for hidden sugars in sauces and cereals, cut out sugary drinks, and if your children are used to adding sugar to cereals or drinks, wean them off slowly so that the change in taste isn’t too dramatic. > Provide at least Five a Day. This can be any form of fruit or vegetables, although ensure it’s not all from juices, as these contain free sugars just as damaging as those in sugary drinks. > Monitor Portion Size. Active teens need more calories, but younger children need significantly smaller portions. > Monitor Pocket Money Spending to ensure it isn’t spent on junk food and sweets. Finally, Set a Good Example. If you spend most of your free time in front of the TV or computer eating unhealthy snacks, it will be hard to persuade your child that following suit will damage their health and life expectancy. For more information on healthy lifestyles for children, visit:
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by Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk
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PETS: If you work full-time or simply need help to exercise your dog occasionally, you’ll need to look for a professional dog-walker. But how do you know that your beloved pet will be in safe hands? Here are a few things to consider: • Will your dog be walked by the same person each time? • Pet business insurance is a legal requirement for professional dog-walkers. • Will the walker need access to your home? If so, you’ll probably want to ask them for references. • They should also know how to administer first aid to the dogs if required. It’s also worth considering that if your dog has only ever experienced walks on its own with you, going out with other dogs could be threatening or upsetting.
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WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN HIRING A DOG-WALKER Pet business insurance It is imperative that your dogwalker has business liability insurance to cover any damage caused by your dog when they are out, or conversely, anything that happens to your pet. This is actually a legal requirement for any pet business, and should cover damage to property as well as care of the animal. If you are out at work and the dog-walker has access to the house, their insurance should also cover the loss or theft of your keys. It is a good idea to go out with your dog and a potential new walker if possible, if only to give you peace of mind that your pet will be in good hands. http://blog.petplan.co.uk/05/2015/ advice/petplan-checklist/whatquestions-should-i-ask-my-dog-walkerinsurance-credentials-safety-and-more/
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Design a Dog Growing up, there were two sorts of dogs - pedigrees (which no one could afford) and mongrels (a cheap and cheerful biological lucky dip). Now the classified ads offer all manner of designer crosses, and at prices that will make you cross-eyed. I’m no caninologist but it seems to me that we could be more creative with our doggy combinations. Forget your Cockapoo and your Labradoodle, let’s have some fun with this.
Here’s the science part!
A Pit Bull and an Akita: Pitta. They’re easily bred. A Pit Bull, an Akita and a Dachshund: Sausage Sandwich. Doesn’t go well with a Chow Chow. A Bloodhound and a Borzoi: a Bloody Bor. Not very socialised and an absolute menace at parties. A Polish Hound and a Finnish Spitz: Spit and Polish. Easy to maintain, and has a very shiny nose. A Saluki and a Malamute: Salute. Popular with the military. An Azawakh and a Poodle: Azapoo. May need extra toilet training.
A cross between:
A Water Spaniel and a Bedlington Terrier: Water Bed. Perfect if a good swimmer floats your boat.
A Toy Poodle and a Boxer: Toy Box. Great with small children and very playful. An Airedale and a Bedlington Terrier: Air Bed. Prices may be inflated.
A Great Dane and a Scottish Terrier: Great Scot. Can’t abide bad language and often surprises its owner. A Mexican Hairless and a Bearded Collie: Hairless Beard. Very popular with political students and young hipsters. An Otter Hound and a Manchester Terrier: Otterman. Naturally tidy and knows its place.
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Over 20 Bands The popular Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival will take place over the weekend of 9th and 10th July outdoors on The Green at the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron. Now in its 13th year, the free family event showcases some of the finest brass bands from Shropshire and the surrounding counties; this year there will also be a special guest band from Germany giving the festival an international flavour. With some 20 bands performing, it’s the largest, non-competitive brass band festival in the country. At least three bands will be appearing at the festival for the first time, while among the many others performing over the two days are the Abraham Darby Brass Band, Llangollen Silver Band, Black Country Brass Band, Shrewsbury Brass Band the Wellington (Telford) Brass Band and Salopian Brass. Performances begin at 10am on both days and continue until 5pm on Saturday and 6.30pm on Sunday. Bar drinks and light refreshments will be available to purchase.
TO PERFORM AT THE IRONBRIDGE GORGE BRASS BAND FESTIVAL
from 7.30pm. Compered by BBC Radio Shropshire presenter, Eric Smith, it will feature the Ifton Colliery Band and the Band of the Royal Signals; covered seating will be provided, or bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic on the grass. Young composers under the age of 19 on 1st September 2016 can enter the annual Nock Deighton Eric Peagam Memorial Trophy competition, which welcomes submissions in any genre or style, provided they are fully scored for brass band. Closing date is 1st June with a substantial cash prize and trophy for the winner, whose composition might be played during the daytime concerts. There are also cash prizes for those in second and third place too. Looking forward to this year’s Festival, Neil Fury, Chairman, said; “The Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival is now established as one of the major events in the brass band calendar. Its popularity has increased among both the players and the public every year since its inception and more and more bands are asking to come and play in the relaxed atmosphere of the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, which has kindly hosted the event for us.” To book tickets for the charity evening concert, priced at £10 per person, call 07583 279 608; further information about the Festival can be found on www.ironbridgebandfestival.co.uk.
A ticketed charity gala open-air concert in aid of the Severn Hospice, Brass Night of the Proms, will take place on Saturday evening, 9th July
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New Lighting Showroom SES (Shropshire Electrical Supplies) has recently moved to much larger premises based at Hortonwood 7 in Telford. With over 25 years of experience in the supply of electrical products and accessories, the team at SES are highly knowledgeable and experienced in everything electrical, so should to be able to answer any questions you may have and will help you find the right product for your needs.
SES stock a vast range of electrical items, from lighting and light fittings to sockets, cable and wiring, and pretty much everything in between - all at great prices that they think you’ll find hard to beat. Combine all that with their unrivalled customer service and we think there are so many compelling reasons to visit SES for all your electrical supplies. SES stock a huge range of products which are carefully selected from leading brands such as JCC; Schneider; TimeGuard; Hager; and many more – and all come with full manufacturers’ warranties. The products include:
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With the new larger premises, SES is currently launching the largest showroom for lighting in Telford, which should be open mid July and will open under the name Choice Lighting. As the name suggests they will offer a wide choice of lighting that will include wall lights, ceiling lights, floor lamps, table lamps, LED lighting and outdoor lighting which will be on display along with a wide range of decorative switches and sockets to compliment the lighting range. The lighting showroom will display a mix of retro, vintage and modern lighting for any room and will be very competitive on price with the high street shops. The opening hours are 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 12 on a Saturday, making them the only electrical wholesale company to open in Telford on a Saturday with FREE parking. Find all your electrical needs at competitive prices, combined with unrivalled product knowledge and customer service, visit Shropshire Electrical Supplies and Choice Lighting who welcome both retail and wholesale customers.
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Storage Solutions
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Halls
Coats, shoes and umbrellas seem to multiply in mysterious ways, and finding storage space for them in a narrow hallway can be a headache. Hallway storage is all about organisation – not just buying slimline furniture such as console tables or storage benches, but also providing a variety of storage types: instead of just having some coat hooks behind the door, add a couple of racks at the bottom for shoes, maybe a hook for an umbrella, and a shelf at the top for bits and pieces. The result? A store-all solution. Alternatively, in many hallways it’s possible to build a cupboard under the stairs, kitted out inside with practical hooks, shelves and racks.
Bathrooms
We all want to be able to maximise space, show off the things we love and find the things we need quickly and easily. Well-designed storage makes an enormous difference to how good our homes look and how streamlined our lives can be. Interiors expert Katherine Sorrell takes us through some room-by-room ideas. From spices to ski gear, toys to towels and photos and files, our homes are full of stuff. Stuff that we have to find space for, stuff that might need to be displayed or concealed, stuff for which we have to provide storage. Each room, large or small, requires specific solutions. You could do this yourself, plotting on graph paper where doors, windows, radiators and other furnishings will go, making use of otherwise ‘dead’ spaces such as under stairs or sloping ceilings, the alcoves either side of a chimney breast or the space below a bay window. Or you could employ either an interior designer or an architect. Designers will be particularly helpful for creating an overall ‘look’, but should also be knowledgeable about space planning and have plenty of resources and contacts, while architects are suited to more extensive works that involve extensions or alterations, and can offer inventive ideas to make the most of your space.
Living Rooms
Storage and display go hand in hand, especially in a living room, which is often the public face of a home, and where you’ll want to show off treasured possessions at the same time as concealing less attractive items. The best way to cope with these twin demands is to build in storage that includes open shelving and/or display niches, and cupboards within which you can hide whatever you like. In a typical period home, there is often a central chimney breast with alcoves either side which are ideal for shelving above and cupboards below. Alternatively, you could run a long, low cupboard along one entire wall – perhaps incorporating a fireplace or TV in the centre – the top of which could also serve as either seating or display space. Thinking more laterally, when two rooms have been knocked into one there may be space for shelving or cupboards over the central double doors, or in a small room it may be possible to find much-needed shelving space above (and perhaps around) the door or the windows.
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It’s surprising how much kit you need to store in a bathroom – and this tends to be one room where storage furniture often gets overlooked. Custommade floor and wall cabinets offer a great solution for storing toiletries and spare towels, keeping surfaces completely clear, while vanity units with shelves, drawers and cabinets hide belongings from view and can be built around sanitaryware to cover up unattractive pipe work. Alternatively, you might consider free-standing options such as dressers, cupboards and chests, and wall-mounted pieces such as shelves, racks and mirrored cupboards. For a complete, streamlined solution, pipe runs can be hidden behind floor-to-ceiling false walls made from studwork and plasterboard, within which you can punch shallow shelves and cupboards. This is also possible when building a shower wall, allowing you to create handy niches in which to store shampoos and soaps.
Bedrooms
Clothes storage is one of those things that most of us can never get enough of, and in an ideal world you would design it specifically for whoever is using it. There are four ways to fit out a bedroom: use free-standing pieces that you can take with you when you move (but probably won’t make the very best use of space); find a carpenter or joiner to make you an utterly bespoke room; commission a fitted-furniture specialist and choose from one of their ranges – which often feature ingenious storage solutions; or use inexpensive, off-the-shelf elements, readily available from DIY sheds or storage specialists, and make it up yourself. Each option has its pros and cons, so it’s a question of working out what best suits you, your property and your pocket.
Children’s Rooms
The first consideration for storage in children’s rooms is that your little ones can reach everything they need all by themselves. Raised beds with storage underneath are very useful for storing clothes or toys at just the right height. It’s also important that drawers are easy to open, but with stops that prevent them from sliding right out if pulled hard. As for play storage, be very organised. Use large boxes, baskets or cupboards for bigger toys, and smaller containers (labelled if necessary) for things like Lego, toy soldiers and paints. Image - Form playroom storage, featuring Form Konnect 1x1 cubes, £10; Form floating shelves, from £5; and Form photo shelves, £10. All Form at B&Q, tel. 0333 014 3098; www.diy.com.
by Katherine Sorrell
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GADGETS FOR GOING OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
For many people, late summer is the perfect time to go off the beaten track and explore, whether that’s by hiking, cycling or a combination of the two. And with the right gadgets you can be sure that you’ll love to go a-wandering, no matter where you’re headed. If you like to listen to music, podcasts or ebooks when you’re roaming, or if you just fancy some music while you swim in a lake, waterproof headphones are a great idea: sets such as the X-1 Surge Mini (£35) are 100% waterproof to a depth of 12 feet, but don’t forget to buy a waterproof case for your iPod or phone: you can pick up a universal waterproof case for less than £10, although make sure you check the specs carefully: water resistant and waterproof are very different things, and the former is only designed to protect your device against accidents, not deliberately going underwater. If you’d rather drink water than swim in it, a refillable water bottle is a great investment. £14 gets you the leak-proof, durable Kleen Kanteen, while the £6 Snugpak is designed to be clipped to your backpack. If you’re on a city trip with a messenger bag, the Memobottle (around £22) is shaped like a book rather than a bottle so it won’t make your bag all bulky. And of course, don’t forget the humble Thermos (from around £8), which is as good at keeping soup warm as it is at keeping water cool - a useful skill given the vagaries of the British weather. If you have fond memories of the Swiss Army Knife you might be interested to see its latest incarnation, the Victorinox Expedition Kit. At £135 it’s a lot of money for a knife, but then it’s a lot of knife for the money: not only does it have the usual blades and screwdrivers but it also includes a digital clock, a barometer, a compass, an altimeter and a thermometer. And of course you never know when you might need to get a stone out of a horse’s hoof. If you’d rather take even more technology with you, the Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet ($299, around £205) will start shipping in the second half of 2016 after smashing its fundraising target on Kickstarter. It’s an Android-based, ruggedised tablet with GPS, weather sensors and radio communication to ensure that you always know where you are and what’s coming, and that you’re never out of contact with the outside world. It’s a bit of an overkill for a walk round a park, but for more serious expeditions it could be a very valuable travelling companion. The use of an E-Ink screen and a built-in solar panel means it should last for ages too, although unfortunately E-Ink’s slower updating does rule out a game of Angry Birds after the day’s travelling is over. If it’s even half as good as the Kickstarter campaign promises it could be really clever. Fancy a tent that’s as techy as a tablet? The Heimplanet Cave inflates like an airbed, weighs just 5 kg and looks like it came from a spaceship. At £480 it’s a little on the expensive side, but the structure is puncture-proof and it’s actually quite affordable by inflatable tent standards.
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Images top to bottom:X-1 Surge Mini headphones; Memobottle A5 water bottle; ictorinox Expedition Kit; Heimplanet Cave tent
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RAISES £63,500 FOR MIDLANDS AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY to fund 25 air ambulance missions across the region. Jason Levy, fundraising and marketing director for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, and chair of the Bike4Life organising committee, said: “Our Ride Out is always a much anticipated event for bikers, and this year was certainly our biggest yet. Due to the growing popularity of the Festival, and thanks to the support from RAF Cosford, we moved the event to the airfield to accommodate the 12,000 visitors, a third more than previous years.
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival attracted a record 12,000 motorcyclists on Sunday (8th May 2016), which raised £63,500 for the vitally important life saving charity. Over 6,000 motor bikers took part in the 23 mile Ride Out from Meole Brace in Shrewsbury, 40% more than participated in 2015, demonstrating the growing popularity of the event among the biking fraternity. The riders and pillions were led by motorcycle and truck racing legend, Steve Parrish, adventure motorcyclist and author, Nick Sanders, ITV4 Motorbike Show’s Henry Cole, the Emergency Bikers, Mark Hayes (Flymo) and Steve Forrest, and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s chief executive, Hanna Sebright. In total, the event raised £63,500 for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, over 40 per cent more than 2015’s total, which will help
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Bike4Life is also in collaboration with Safer Roads Partnership and West Mercia Police who work tirelessly to promote road safety and to help reduce the number of road traffic collisions across West Mercia. The event took a year of planning and wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Central Motorway Police Group, the Highways Agency, West Mercia Police Shropshire County Council, the RAF Museum Cosford and RAF Cosford. Organisers would also like to thank other road users for their patience and understanding during the Ride Out procession.
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“Over a 35 per cent of the incidents our three air ambulances attend are road traffic accidents, and sadly a great number of these involve motorcyclists in urgent need of medical attention. The atmosphere on the day was fantastic, and a huge thank you goes to the bikers and pillions who did the Ride Out and to everyone who attended the Festival for their support of our event and the charity.”
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It used to be a simple choice between traveller’s cheques or cash, but now there’s a variety of cards that offer more convenience and security when spending money abroad. In fact there are so many, it can be a bit of a minefield when trying to choose the right one. Traveller’s Cheques Good old-fashioned traveller’s cheques can be useful as a backup. Fee levels and exchange rates vary greatly according to the country you’re in, however, and also between individual banks. Pros ••Handy if you don’t want to carry large amounts of cash.
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••Can be replaced within 24 hours if they’re lost or stolen.
••There’s a risk of fraud or ‘cloning’ if the card is taken out of sight when you pay.
Cons •••Exchange rates can fluctuate widely, and are generally poor when compared with other payment methods. •••You pay a fee when you buy them, and also commission when they’re exchanged.
Prepaid Cards Some of the newer prepaid cards offer very competitive exchange rates, as well as extra features such as a smartphone app. A word of warning though - there have been problems accessing money abroad using some prepaid cards, as it’s not always made clear that the first time you use the card, it has to be at a cash point.
••If you withdraw cash you’ll be charged daily interest.
Debit Cards You can use a debit card to pay for goods or withdraw cash abroad, but you’ll probably have to pay a non-sterling transaction fee. There’s no daily interest on cash withdrawals, but you might be charged a cash machine transaction fee each time you use one. Pros ••Easily blocked if the card is lost or stolen. ••Chip and pin protection.
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••No consumer protection as with credit cards.
••Convenient and easy to use, but check the rules carefully.
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Cons ••If the card is lost or stolen you may be charged for a replacement. ••Some providers charge high fees.
••Charges can quickly add up if you withdraw cash regularly.
Although it’s not a good idea to carry lots of cash with you, you’ll need to pay for some smaller items this way, and organising it before you go will save money. Bear in mind though, that insurance policies only cover around £200 to £500 of cash on average.
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Still one of the most popular ways to spend money abroad, credit cards give you interest-free credit as well as valuable consumer protection. You also have the same fraud protection as in the UK, so if the card is lost or stolen you should be covered.
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“It has been proven that early diagnosis of prostate cancer results in better outcomes,” says Lion John Marsh, “and that is why every man in an ‘at risk’ category should come along and get checked. The message is simple – ‘you can’t afford to be shy if you don’t want to die’.”
After discovering the heart-stopping facts about prostate cancer, Ironbridge Lions approached retired Consultant Urological Surgeon, Mr David Baxter-Smith, to help them stage the event which will be free to all men who attend.
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Prostate cancer affects around 45,000 men in the UK every year. Of those, almost one third will die from the disease. In Shropshire alone, around 250 men are diagnosed annually with prostate cancer.
Look out for the prostate cancer screening event that will take place later this year.
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Church Aston
Church Aston Gardening Club meets the 3rd Mon monthly 8pm, Church Aston Church Hall. New Members welcome. Sylvia 01952 812092 Crafty Sew and Sews - we meet for sewing, knitting and other crafts at the Church Hall, Church Aston on Tuesdays from 2-4pm. New members welcome. Church Aston Thursday Club meet fortnightly Thu afternoon 2pm till 4pm, speakers, outings. Contact Sylvia 01952 402744 or 812092 at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon: 10-11am Zumba, 11.30-12.30 Beg. Pilates, 2-4pm U3A Sewing/Craft Grp (alt.wks), 7-10pm Whist Tue: 10-12 Tai Chi, 6.30-9.30pm Line Dancing Wed: 9.30-10.25 Easy Tone, 10.30-11.15 Kettle Bell Class, 4.30-4.30 Kids Dance Classes, 7-10pm Whist Thu: 2-4pm Whist, 6-8pm Cubs Fri: 2-4pm Tea dance, 4.15-6 Twinkle toe dance, 6-7 Beavers, 7-8 Scouts Sun: 2nd Sun of Mth. Table Top Sale 11-1. Amanda 07905 528438 to book (No sale Aug and Nov is 3rd Sunday). From 7pm Ballroom Dance Lessons
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Dawley Traditional Market - Every Friday, Meadow Rd car park. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Christian Fellowship, Christian Worship & Prayer for Healing, Sun 10:30am-12pm at the Dawley Hse, 2 Burton St, Dawley TF4 2ES. Contact Giles Higgins 01952 272961 www. tcfonline.org.uk Dawley Christian Centre: Mon: 5-8pm Brownies & Rainbows, Tue: 9.30-11.30 - Stay & play groups for under 5’s Wed: Slimming World at 9.30am, Call Celia on 07575 123666 Fri: 2-4pm - Computer Club (3rd Fri each mth) 9am-12pm Table Top Sale
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Players wanted - Tickled Pink Ukulele Band Practice nights Wednesdays Asda Donnington. Uke players needed Contact us at: tpinkukes@gmail.com or call 07939 021162 Oakengates Rangers Colts U11’s Football Club - are looking to recruit male and female players for the 2014/2015 season - if you are currently aged 10-11 please feel free to come along.Training every Thursday, 6pm to 7:30pm at Donnington football pitches (near Little Theatre). Contact Nik: 07506 722488 or Saul: 07411 467341. Telford Sea Cadets – Tue & Thu nights
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6.45-9pm, Cadets is for ages 12-18, Juniors 10-11. See website for details or contact us by email: Telford.seacadets@ yahoo.com Thu - The Creation Station ‘Little Explorer’ pre-schooler arts & crafts sessions. Cordingley Hall, Wellington Road. 10.15 to 11.05 (term-time) Call to book your place 0844 854 9128. at Donnington Methodist Church: 2nd Sunday of every month - Messy Church (3-4.30pm). Everyone invited. If you are a child you will need to bring an adult with you! An hour of fun, games & craft activities, don’t wear your best clothes. Donations welcomed. We don’t expect you to belong to a church.
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3rd Jul (Sun) - Farmers Market and Craft Fair - at Edgmond Village Hall, 11am - 3pm. Tables still available at £15. Free entry and parking for customers. Hot pork baps available with tea & coffee and a bar. Contact: Anne Green 01952 814312 or helibore@mac.com 23rd Jul (Sat) - Table Top - at Edgmond Village Hall, £5 table, Vintage style tea cakes /coffee, 10am -12 noon. Free entry contact Janis 07739 634 703
Hadley
Telford Hot Trax Radio Controlled Car Club - Meets every Wednesday at Hadley Learning Centre @ 7.30pm to 10pm. Contact: 07834 808943 Hadley Traditional Market - Wed every week, Hadley Local Centre. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Wine Making & Home Brewing Club - at Hadley Rest Rooms, (by the Sikh Temple) on the 1st Thu of month 7.45 to 8pm. For info contact Chris Hall on 01384 345408 or Sharon on sharon_ collins75@yahoo.com Wrekin and Telford Singers meet at Hadley Methodist church every Friday at 7.30pm. We are a mixed choir with no audition. Visitors wishing to come and listen in are most welcome.
Horsehay
Horsehay and District Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 3rd Mon of each month at Horsehay Village Hall at 7.30pm. Call 01952 503535 for more info. Horsehay Methodist Church - coffee morning on Wed 10.30-noon. Parents & toddlers on Fri mornings 10-11.30am. Youth group Fri 7-8.30pm (10 to 14 yr olds) National Organisation of the Widowed - meet every 4th Wednesday of the month at Horsehay Village Hall at 7.30pm. Anyone interested call Keith on 01952 598924 or Doreen on 01952 502551.
Ironbridge
9th & 10th Jul - Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival - outdoors on The Green at the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron. o book tickets for the charity evening concert, priced at £10 pp, call 07583 279 608; further infor can be found on www. ironbridgebandfestival.co.uk.
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Learn to Play Bridge - at Lawley Community Centre. For further information contact Peter Seager on 01952 419999 Lawley WI meet on the 1st Tue of every month at 7.15pm StJohn’s Church Hall at Lawley. For more info. call Jill Gould on 01952 597994.
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Lilleshall Women’s Institute - Open to all age groups - speakers, demonstrations, refreshments and raffle. At Lilleshall Memorial Hall 3rd Tue of month 7.30pm. Guests £2 per session. Contact Francis Taylor 01952 604718
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Madeley Art Club - meets every Mon (exc. Bank Hols), 9:30am-12 noon @ Jubilee Hall, Madeley - all over 55’s welcome. For more info call Aneita on 01952 590304. Madeley Traditional Market - Tue & Sat – every week, Russell Square. Contact 01952 380934 Life Drawing - every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm at Jubilee House, Madeley. Excellent tutor. For more info. call the WEA 01952 614451 or email telfordcentre@wea. org.uk. 1st Wed each month - Madeley Townswomen Guild meets 7.30pm at the Common Room, Bridle Court, Bridle Rd. Madeley, TF7 5SG Contact 01952 878069.
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Muxton Movers walking group - meet on a Tue & Thu evening, 7.15pm at Muxton School for an hour of fairly flat walking. Sundays, at 6.30pm, cover approx. 7 miles, in 1.5hrs. New members are welcome! at St John’s Church Muxton: Mon: Painting Club 2-4pm (term time), 4.15om onwards Blue Branches Drama Academy Tue: Tiny Tots (10am, 1pm term time), Rainbows - followed by Brownies & Guides Wed: In Stitches 2pm (1st & 3rd Wed) Embroiderers Guild 8pm (every 4th Wed) Muxton Ladies 7.45pm (1st Wed each mth) Thu: Afternoon Fellowship 2.30-4pm monthly & Beacon 7.45pm Fri: Lunch Club Over 50’s (1st Fri of mth) Sub:Zero – Youth Cafe, yrs7+ 4-6pm Sat: Young Embroiderers (Mthly), Prayer Breakfast (bi-monthly) Available for hire for parties etc.. Sun: Church Services 11am Available for hire for parties etc.. If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033
Newport
22nd-26th Aug - Summer School for boys and girls aged 7-11 at Adams Grammar Sch. Cost per child for 5 days is £125 with lunch included. For rmore details call 01952 386300 or email: taw705enquiries@adamsgs.org.uk Newport (SALOP) and District Male Voice Choir - seeking new members for well established friendly choir, meet 7.30pm on Mondays at Trinity Church Wellington Rd Newport. Novices are welcome, come along for a taster session. You do not to be a Tom Jones, just someone who can hold a note and fit in to the choir. For more infor visit our website, or call 01952 813267. Shropshire WIldlife Trust (Newport) meet 7.30-9pm on 2nd Tue of month (exc. Dec), Church Aston Church Hall, Newport TF10 9JG. £2 members, £3 non-members, inc. refreshments. The Dalen Singers is a small, friendly, mixed voice choir founded 30 years ago in Newport. Rehearsals on Tue evenings, 7pm at Trinity Church, Wellington Road, Newport. If you would like to meet us just come to rehearsals, you will be very welcome, or ring secretary 01952 811741 for more information. Used Toner Cartridges - Shrewsbury Music Therapy Trust are collecting and recycling used printer ink-jet cartridges in order to raise funds to support children with learning difficulties. Drop off at Card n Play (High Street, Newport), box towards back of the shop. Dressmaking Classes at Cosy Hall, Newport on Thu’s - 10am-12.30pm and 7.30-9.30pm ‘Saturday Sewing Bee’ 2-5pm, monthly. Details and booking contact Catherine on 01952 276061. catherine@lovedressmaking.co.uk www.facebook.com/lovedressmaking
Toy Library in Cottage Care Centre, Newport, every Friday 9.45-11.30, preschool age. Contact Steve Ravenscroft 01952 811935 or just call in. Newport RNA Club - Excellent venue with warm friendly atmosphere. Function room for hire. Mon - bridge club, Tue - open mic, Wed - pool, Thu bingo, Fri - dominoes/quiz nights/live entertainment, Sat - live entertainment. Pay on door. Non-Members £3. 07772 611540 Newport French Evening Classes For Adults - At Adams` Grammar School - Conversational Classes Thursdays. For further info call Lynn on 01952 812944 or email lynnjones2@freeuk.com Serendipity Singles, 45+, established in Shropshire, now meeting in Newport. Full details from 07704 792610 Newport Scouts, Longford Road HQ. Beavers, Thu’s at 6pm; Cubs, Wed’s at 6pm; Scouts, Wed’s 7.30 pm. Contact: Liz on 07780 611260 Newport Flower Arranging Class - held every Thursday (starting 25th Sep14) 1:30-3pm at Newport Cricket Club. Qualified teacher, all welcome, inc. beginners. Contact Catherine Bentley on 01952 811989. The Guild of Silk Painters - meetings are held from 7-9.30pm on the third Monday of each month atCosy Hall, Water Lane Newport. Contact - Margaret 01785 254803, Diana 01785 223339 or Anethia 01952 813101. Female 77 - Meetings held every Wednesday during term time at Newport Cottage Hospital 8pm. Speakers,demonstrations and outings. New members welcome. Contact Chris 01952 811533 Newport Wine Appreciation Group meet from 7pm-9pm on Tue’s at Cosy Hall, Newport. Beginners and more experienced enthusiasts welcome. Contact Geoff on 01743 884658 Newport Life Drawing and Figure Sculpting Workshops – Saturday mornings at Adams’ Grammar School. For further information please call Michael on 07528489320 or email michaeljamespotter@hotmail.co.uk Newport Farmers’ Market – 3rd Thu of every month, The Square and The Buttercross, Newport – Contact Tel 01952 380934 Newport Trefoil Guild meets monthly on a Thursday at Cosy Hall, Water Lane. All members/ex members of Girl Guiding welcome. Contact Cris 01952 253960 for further details. Newport Photographic Club - meet 7.45pm on Tues (Sep-Jun) in the Baptist Church Hall in Water Lane, Newport. See www.newportphotoclub.com for details. Pitchcroft & Church Aston WI - Meetings held 3rd Wed of month in Church Hall, Church Aston at 7.30 pm. Variety of speakers & demonstrations. Guests admission is £3.50. Contact Sheila Johnstone 01952 820294 for further details.
Oakengates
Table top sale - first Saturday of each month, 10am -12pm at the Holy Trinity Church in Wrockwardine wood and Oakengates. Contact Tanya May 07990 767855 (visit our facebook page for events: Holy Trinity Church Wrockwardine Wood) Oakengates Traditional Market Saturday – every week, Limes Walk. Contact 01952 380934. The Telford & District branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society hold a Monthly Social on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall in Oakengates. There is a short chair based exercise session followed by refreshments & a chance to chat - open to anyone affected by MS. Branch Helpline number: 07866 628593. Boys’ Brigade - Tue at Oakengates United Church - 6pm Anchor Boys’, 7pm Junior Boys’ Brigade (Contact: 01952 608007). Fri 7pm Company Section open to boys and girls year 7+. (Alan Talbot on 01952 612075)
COMMUNITY & WHATS ON
Oakengates Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 4th Thu of each month at the United Reform Church at 7pm. Call 01952 261 207 for more info.
Priorslee
Charity Pub Quiz - last Wednesday of the month, 8pm at Priorslee Flaming Grill. £3 per entry: half to prize pot, half to nominated local charity for that month. More details from Tim Carter tim@podchurch.org.uk Sewing For Pleasure - Sewing Machine Classes every Tuesday 7pm -9pm. New venue for 2016, University Campus Telford, Conference Centre, Priorslee.TF2 9NN All abilities welcome, beginners courses and led activities. Call Nicky on 01952 201502 for more details. Tea & Natter at St. Peter’s Church, Church Rd, Priorslee, 2pm-3pm, bring & buy with a draw. Every 4th Thu of the month. Come and join us for a chat with drinks & refreshments 50p – all are welcome. AgeUk over 60’s Pub Lunch Club at the Flaming Grill, Priorslee, meet 2nd Monday of each month. Please contact Pauline Comley for further details 01952 200359 Family Praise at St Peters Church, Church Rd, Priorslee: All-Age Worship, 2nd Sunday of each month, 1/2hour service, 10-10:30am, ideal for children! Contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email stpeterspriorslee@btinternet.com Priorslee Lions Chess Club - Monday nights from 7:30pm - The Lion, Shifnal Road, Priorslee www.priorsleelionschessclub.co.uk Whist Drive - Every Sat, at Priorslee Scout Hut, 7.15pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call 01952 242009 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (day only) for more details. at Redhill Primary School - more details from Tim Carter, tim.carter@podchurch. org.uk: GodStories: Families exploring Bible stories together – craft, drama, story telling, and cake. 1st Sunday of the month, 4:30–6pm. PODCafe: An opportunity to explore some of the big questions of life together over afternoon tea and coffee. Quality activities for children make this a chilled family Sunday afternoon out. 2nd Sunday of the month, 4:30-5:30pm. Sunday Afternoon Thing: Relaxed, family friendly, church get together for worship, prayer and Bible teaching, with PeaPods group for younger children. 3rd Sunday of month, 4:30-6pm.
Shawbirch
Shawbirch Community Centre: Mon-Fri: Little Chicks Pre-School 9am - 3pm Mon: Youth Club 10-15 yrs (6–8pm) Wed: Bridge Club (7pm – 10pm) Fri: Telford Stage School - 5.45pm The community centre is available to hire evenings & weekends. For further info. call 01952 248538.
Shifnal
26th Jul (Tue) – Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. 'The Story of Silk - Starting in China & Finishing in Birmingham' by Teresinha Roberts. Visitors welcome £2. www.u3asites.org/ wrekin 23rd Aug (Tue) – Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. A Personal Pilgrimage to K2' by Vince Williams. Visitors welcome £2. www.u3asites.org/ wrekin Shifnal Senior Citizens meet every Friday afternoon in the Social Club in Curriers Lane, Shifnal at 2-4pm Membership £6 per year. All Senior Citizens are welcome. Shifnal Tots and Toddlers meet every Thursday 9:15am til 11am in term time at the Youth Club, Bridgnorth Road. Children 4 years and under with their carers welcome.
Shifnal Tennis Club - Social play every Mon & Wed 6.30 onwards. New members always welcome including beginners or ‘back to tennis’ , junior coaching available throughout the week. Contact Merill Holt 07762 15270 or Head Coach Ian Gillespie 07761 970759 for juniors. LIVE AT HOME - Support for older people offering friendship and company, activities and entertainment, outings and visits, theatre trips and exercise. Contact Rachel on 01952 879873 Shifnal ART Group - Fri’s 10am-12. £5. Senior Citizens Hall, Curriers Ln. T&C. contact Jim 01952 463211. Get Shifnal On Line - Free computer lessons are on offer from local volunteers in Shifnal library. If you have no knowledge of computers, but would like to learn at your own pace, call 07805 632225. Shifnal Crime Prevention Panel meets on the 4th Wednesday each month at 8pm at the Park House. Anyone interested in keeping Shifnal’s crime figures low is welcome to attend. Contact 01952 462988 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (daytimes only) for more details. Shifnal Men’s Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Chris Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@shifnal-mens-link.co.uk Shifnal Ladies Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Sue Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@ shifnal-ladies-link.co.uk Stagekids of Shifnal - for 6–16s meet every Thu during term time at The Youth Club, Bridgnorth Rd, Shifnal, 6–11 yr olds meet at 6.45pm-8pm, 12–16 yr olds meet 8pm-9.45pm. Contact Sandra on 01952 462759 Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden - The working party meets each month from March through to end of Nov on the 1st & 3rd Sat’s 9.30am-noon and the 2nd & 4th Thu’s 9.30am-noon. Enthusiastic helpers welcome as supervision given. Contact Pauline - 01952 460914 or Angela - 01952 462627 for more details or just turn up on the day. Shifnal Flower Club meet 4th Tue of every month at Shifnal Village Hall at 7.30pm. Professional Floral Art Demonstrations, Garden Visits & Outings, if you love flowers, come & join us. Call Sue Munslow on 01952 461076 Shifnal Flower Club Workshop is 3rd Tue of every month at Curriers Lane Room, Shifnal - 7.30pm. Learn how to produce your own floral arrangement. Members £2, non members £4. Call Chris Finlan on 01952 750312. Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir meet on Thu at 7.30pm at Idsall School (6th form common room). New recruits welcome. Contact Ged Heyes on 01952 586968, for further details. St Andrews Church, Shifnal - Every Tue 10am – 12 noon Coffee and a listening ear in the Brooke Room. Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal - Every Wednesday 10am - 12 noon all welcome to drop in for a drink & a chat. Ladybirds tots and toddlers meet every Friday from 10-11.30am at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal. All children under 5 and their carers are welcome. St Mary’s Church Presbytery, Victoria Road, Shifnal - Coffee Morning every Thu. All welcome for a drink and a chat.
St Georges
at St Georges Methodist Church: Mon - 4pm Rainbows / 5.45pm Brownies (Contact: 01952 293944) Wed - Snedshill & District Over 60’s Club - meet 1pm (T: 618221 - Lois Bull) 1st Wed of every month - St Georges WI meet in the Church Hall at 7pm - contact A. Chetwood 01952 618353 for further details. Thu - 6pm Guides / 7.45pm Morningside Ladies Choir (Contact 01952 619347) Thu - 9:30-11:30am - Little Fishes
under 5’s group. For all pre-school children and their carers. Meets in the St Georges Methodist Church Hall. £1.50 per family to include snacks and drinks. Contact Kate on 07976 460777.
Telford - Town Centre
Tuesday Group lively discussions in a good humoured atmosphere. Women meeting 10:30 to 12:30 on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Venue subject to change. Contact Brenda on 01952 610939.
Trench
ATC meet at TA Centre, Territorial House, Trench, Telford between 18.45 - 21.30 every Tue & Thu night. Contact number for Sqn 01952 670720
Wellington
8th & 9th Jul - Art Exhibition, (local artists) Welllington Methodist Church, New street, Wellington. 10am to 4pm. All welcome to this inspiring annual art exhibition,with refreshments available. 9th Jul - Telford Stamp, Card and Coin Fair, Belmont Hall, Wellington Centre, Telford, TF1 1LU, 10am to 3pm, free entry, good range of stalls, free valuations, buy and sell, refreshments. Free adjacent car park, train station close by, bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station. Further details from Bob Hemmings, T: 01694-720192. (Tables may be available.) SUNNYCROFT - 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington. Open each weekend Fri-Mon 10.30am-5pm. Last entry to house 4pm. Tea Room closes 4.30pm. Standard N.T. admission charges apply. 4 Jun Bug Hunting around the garden. 17-20 Jun The Daimler Revealed – a chance to see the 1955 Daimler Regency out of its protective bubble. 1-3 Jul Kaleidoscope Theatre at Sunnycroft. Telford Railway Modellers Group Meets Mon to Thu 7.30-9pm. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, contact John Mason-Morris 0798 312 7434, email morris741@btinternet. com, or visit The Old Church Hall, Severn Drive, Dothill, TF1 3JP. Telford Lions Club - Meet on 2nd & 4th Monday each month at 8pm, at the Whitehouse Hotel, Watling Street, Wellington. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, t: 0845 833 9585 or email telford.lions@yahoo. com Car boot sale – Every Sunday, Victoria Road and Nailors Row car parks – Contact Tel 01952 380934 U3A Wellington - 2nd Thu of each Month meeting at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington - 2pm. Just come along and see what’s on offer, or visit our website. S.T.A.G.s (Strategic Tactical Adventure Gaming Society) one of the biggest wargaming clubs in the country. Historical as well as Sci/Fanasty wargaming. Open every other Sun from 11am to 15.30pm, first visit is free, we meet at Belmont Hall in Wellington. www.freewebs.com/telford_stags/ T 01952 417417 Questing Knight Games Severn Harmony Ladies Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday from 7.30-9.30pm at Wellington Methodist Church,New Street,TF1 1LU for singing and fun.For more info.contact Debbie Skeates 01952 201582 or Jean Larkin 01952 276470. Craft Fair - First Sat of month, at Belmont Hall (top of New Street), 10am - 3pm. Good quality handmade items, refreshments and free entry. Wellington Jade Singers ladies choir, meet weekly on Thu evenings 7.30-9.30pm Union Free Church Hall, Constitution Hill, Wellington, TF1 3BA, contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email jadesingers@btinternet.com Wrekin Arts Photographic Club meets every Friday at 8pm at the Belfrey Arts Centre Wellington (Sep to Jun). Details from Sheila Thomas on 01952 617170 or www.wrekinartspc.com Eyton & Wellington WI meet 2nd Wed
of every month, 7.30pm at Wellington Civic Centre. Belmont Community Hall in Wellington - meet every Fri 11.45am-4pm - Over 50’s, tea, raffle, speakers, bingo etc.. £1.50 entry, also lunch available at £3.50 at 12pm - cooked on the premises. All welcome. For further details contact Margaret Atkinson on 01952 877409. The Wellington Girls’ Brigade meet every Tue in term time from 6-8pm at Wellington Methodist Church. All girls welcome from 5yrs+. For more info. call Tracey on 01952 405178. Wellington Evening Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 1st Tue of each month at 7.30pm at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. Visitors welcome. Call 413686 for more info. Wellington Central Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 2nd Tue of each month at 2.15pm at the Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. For more info call 01952 255438.
Other Areas
Parkinson’s Telford & Wrekin Support Group - We offer support and friendship to people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. Come along to our friendly group, meet other people affected by Parkinson’s and get involved in a range of events and activities. Ketley Community Centre, 1-3pm on the last Tue of every month. T: 01952 253877 Telford Sign Cafe - want to practice your signing or are you a Deaf Sign Language user who would enjoy helping us! Enjoy a coffee and a chat. All abilities welcome. Meet 3rd Fri of month from 7pm, at The Home Organisation Coffee Shop, Lightmoor. Contact Nikki: nikkibackhouse@googlemail.com, 07791 724827 Learn to Sing - Various FREE workshops available to the MALE voice. Whether you can or can’t sing, don’t know if you can or just like to try it out. Contact Geoff Avis (PRO – Telfordaires) on 0845 463 1618 Wrockwardine and District Garden Club - Meet on 1st Thu of each month at Wrockwardine Village Hall at 7.30pm. Little Wenlock WI - meet 1st Wed of every month - in the Village Hall at 2pm, new members welcome - contact Diana on 01952 244136 for further details. Severn Sisters WI - Meet every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm at Longdon On Tern Village Hall. For further info contact Paula Pierce 07841 528543 Volunteer and Make a Difference - if you could help Guide Dogs locally with fundraising, sighted guiding or other volunteer roles, please contact Valerie Jobes on 01189 838 756 or valerie. jobes@guidedogs.org.uk. Further info can be found at www.guidedogs.org.uk. Temponilla a small S.A.T.B. vocal ensemble meet weekly on Thursday evenings 8-9.30pm at Sutton Hill Church, please see web www.temponilla. co.uk for calender of this years events, and contact details. The Wrekin Decorative and Fine Arts Society meets at the Cold War exhibition hall at RAF Cosford Air Museum on the 3rd Mon of the mth at 2pm. Visitors £5. Contact: Louise Nixon 01746 783517 - www.nadfas-wm.org.uk/ wrekin.html Telford and Wrekin Ladies Circle is all about fun and friendship – trying something new, relaxing with friends, fundraising & great days out. If you are between 18-45 and want to know more contact us at: tandwladiescircle@ hotmail.com - 07961 961475 or find us on Facebook. Wrekin Writers meet 3rd Sat of month 9 till noon. Large friendly group that’ll help to motivate you with your writing. Visit www.wrekinwriters.co.uk or call Darren on 01952 405178.
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Local Health, Sport Peter on 01952 242873. Gymnastics Classes - Monday to Saturday, for beginners - advanced gymnasts. Contact: 07905 956644 or email shootingstarsonline07@yahoo.com Piloxing (Boxing, Pilates & Dance) - Mon 6.30-7.30pm. Zumba - Thu 6.307.30pm. Hadley Methodist Church, £3.50. All abilities welcome! Debbie 07891 686812
Admaston
at Admaston House Community Centre: Mon: Yoga (evenings) Contact Janet Evans on 01952 245983 Wed: Weight Watchers 5.30pm & 7pm For further info. on above contact Derrick Powell on 01952 247908 or visit www. admastonhouse.org.uk
Church Aston
at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon 10am-11am Zumba Wed 9.30-10.25am Easy tone - over 50s & beginners Wed 10.30am-11.15 - Kettlebells Class - all over body workout using kettle shaped weight. Contact Kim on 07795 225017 Mon 10-11am Zumba (easy) @ Village Hall with Nikki 07967 343728
Dawley
Touch Rugby - Telford RFC, Hinkshay Road, Telford TF3 3BZ. Wed 7pm ages 14 to adult Men and Women no previous experience required. £free. Just fun and fitness to be had! Ballroom Social Dance Class - Dawley Town Hall, Sun 7.30-10.30pm. Call Donna on 01952 567920 Dawley Phoenix Badminton Club meets on Tues 7-9pm at the Hadley Learning Community, Crescent Rd, Telford, TF1 5JU. We support a good club standard of play using feather shuttles. New members and visitors are welcome. Please come along on Club Night or contact Clive Roscoe on 07552 761896. Pilates Mon 7-8pm at the Pheonix Sports Centre, Telford Langley School. £33 block of 6 classes or £6.50 pay-as-you-go. Contact Beryl on 01952 462896 or 07971 875372, email: beryl.feely@gmail.com. Mons’ - 8-10pm - The Ironmen & Severn Gilders Morris dance team – great fun, all welcome, men and ladies, at Phoenix School, Dawley (TF4 3DZ) Call us on 01952 728179 or visit www. ironmenandseverngilders.org Dawley Christian Centre: Mon - GKR Karate 6.30-8pm Tue - Keep Fit 10-11am, Badminton Grp 7-9pm Wed - Zumba 8-9pm Thu 9am-12pm Help 2 Quit Smoking
Donnington
Adult Yoga Classes - Tue evenings, 6:30 7:30pm, Casey's Cordingley Hall, Donnington, £5 per class. All fitness levels/abilities welcome, suitable for complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglitttleford@ btinternet.com
Hadley
Daisy Birthing classes: Active Antenatal classes on Sat 10-11:30am at HLC. Suitable for all pregnant mums. Email: janette-davey@ thedaisyfoundation.com or phone 07808 066786. Thu mornings at Telford Thai Boxing, Hadley 10-11am Yoga and 11:15-12:15pm Pilates. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact - 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. Indoor Bowls - Mon & Tue 2-4pm, at Hadley Restrooms. New members VERY welcome, free trial available. For more details contact
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Horsehay
Slimming World (Wed 9:30am and Thu 5pm & 7pm) at Horsehay Golf Club, Wellington Rd, Horsehay, Telford TF4 3BT Call Paula on 07791 743509
Jackfield
‘Tap into Health’ - EFT tapping workshops. Relief from stress, pain and more. Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30 at The Gorge Therapy & Training Centre. £5 or whatever you can manage on the day. Caroline 01952 881151 www.carolinerolling. com Mindful Meditation - Sooth mind, body and spirit. £5. At The GorgeTherapy & Training Centre. For more info contact: Diane 01952 881151 www.you-in-mind.co.uk Women’s Circle for Spiritual Development – Are you a woman who wants to develop your spiritual knowledge & be connected to other likeminded ladies; then this is for you. 1st Wed of month, cost £7 book Romella 07894812440 The Gorge Therapy Centre , Maws TF8 7LS Cygnus Book Cafe – Come and join a friendly group as we discuss a “spiritual” book of the month - 2nd Tue of month 10-11.30 @ The Gorge Therapy Centre, Maws Craft Centre TF8 7LS Contact Romella for details 07894 812440 Healing Share – For all Reiki and other handson energy practitioners – come and share your healing energy and have some healing yourself – 1st Wed of month & 4th Fri of month. @ The Gorge Therapy Centre, Maws Craft Centre TF8 7LS Contact Romella for details 07894 812440
Ketley
Stretch & Tone Class - Sunday 9-10am at Ketley Community Centre on Holyhead Road. Class is aimed at increasing and maintaining flexibility and can help with joint discomfort too. Classes are £3.50 and MUST be booked in advance due to demand for spaces. Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982 Over 50’s Class @ Ketley Methodist church, Waterloo Road, Ketley. Thursday 10-11am. Suits all fitness levels and is a great place to meet new people. £3 per session. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 or email cheryljauncey@yahoo. co.uk Slimming World - Ketley Methodist Church on Tue at 5.30 & 7.30pm.
Lawley
Baby Yoga at St. Johns Church Hall, Lawley – Mon 1-2pm, Adult Yoga Mon 8.15 to 9.15pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Mummy Movers - St Johns Church Hall, Wed: 7.30-8.30pm & Thu: 10.15-11.00am. Call: Laura 07929 154 536 / laura@mummymovers.com Website: www.mummymovers.com Stretch & Tone Class - Wed - Lawley Village Primary Academy - 6:30-7:30pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.
Lightmoor Village
at Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor Village: Mon: Hatha Yoga 7-8.30pm, drop-in £4 per session. Call/text Emma on 07590 437712 or emabyoga@yahoo.co.uk Wed: Help to Quit Smoking 5.30-6.30pm - for app’s call Rachel 07979 540496 Sat: Dance Classes 9-10.15am (7yrs+), 10.1511am (3-6yrs)
Leegomery
Slimming World - Wed 5.30pm & 7.30pm at Leegomery Community Centre. Call Pam on 07854-896515 for more details.
Lilleshall
Friendly Flat Green Bowling at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, April to Sept – club afternoons on Thursdays at 2:30. Website www.lhbc.fsnet.co.uk or call 01952 463137 or 01952 814671 for further details Adult Yoga class, Mon 10-11am at the Memorial Hall in Lilleshall. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www. mitchytitch.co.uk Lilleshall Village Tennis Club - Welcomes new members, Tues, Thurs evenings & Sunday mornings. Junior & Adult Coaching – Saturday afternoons. Complete beginners course for Adults - Tues pm. For further details contact Pauline Coffey on 01952 604757 Lilleshall National Sports Centre - Sutherland Badminton Club - Tue evenings 8.30 - 10.30pm New members welcome. Contact: Amanda Haselock - 01952 677590 Premier Badminton Club are seeking new members. Tue evenings from 7:30pm at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Contact Anthony 01952 526520 or Rob 01952 840453 www.premier badminton.co.uk Lilleshall Hall Table Tennis Club - meets Mon 7.1510.15pm in the Ford Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, 12 tables - coaches for juniors & beginners. Sessions £5 adults, juniors. Call Vicky 810355 or Don 416048.
Madeley
Bootcamp/Interval training classes at Bridal Road, Bridal Court, Madeley. Every Tue & Thu 7-8pm. Suits all fitness levels and great fun. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 Abraham Darby Badminton Club - Social Play every Wed 7:15 to 9:15 at Abraham Darby Academy Sports Hall £4 per night. All welcome. Slimming World- Jubilee House, Madeley High St, Wed at 3.30,5.30 & 7.30 and Sat 8.30 & 10.30am.
Muxton
at St John’s Church Muxton: Bumps n Babes (NCT) 1-2:45pm (fortnightly), sessions £1.50 Slimming World (9.30, 5.30pm & 7.30pm) - Call Paula on 07791 743509 Wed: Over 50’s Aerobics (10am) Newport Little Dragons Karate 5.30-6.30pm Thu: Movement Matters (exercise class) Fri: Sequence Dancing 8pm If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033
Newport
Martial Arts Club (Aikido) - Aikido at Burton Borough Sch, Newport. Mondays 7-9pm - Adult classes. Contact sensei@meijyukan.co.uk website www.meijyukan.co.uk T: 0845 678 0091 Body Blitz 6.15-7.15pm @ Burton Borough School Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Clubbercise 7.30-8.30pm @ Burton Borough School Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Junior Badminton Club - we have places available for U11’s who want to learn how to play badminton. It’s £4 per week and includes coaching by a Badminton England accredited Level 2 coach. Saturday (10-11am under 11’s and 11-12 under 15’s) in term time at Burton Borough School, Newport. Contact Des Machin on 07949 192038, E: desmachin@hotmail.co.uk Zumba Gold (easy) Fri 9.30-10.30am @ Cosy Hall Contact Nikki 07967 343728 Farmhouse Shotokan Karate Club, Moreton Millennium Community Centre and Burton Borough School, Newport - Tues, Fri & Sun. For all ages and abilities. Fully qualified and insured Instructors. First Lesson Free. Contact 07890 349451, email shropshirekarate@gmail.com or visit www.shropshirekarate.com Yoga Classes at Trinity Church, Wellington Rd,
& Fitness Classes Newport: Mummy & Baby Yoga - Thu 1.30 – 2.30pm Dru Yoga classes - Fridays 7 - 8.30pm Contact Kate on 07989 514317, yogamebaby@ yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/yogame4families Zumba @ Cosy Hall, Newport. Tue 6.30-7.30 Contact Nikki: 07967 343728. Salopian Skimmers Frisbee Club are looking for new Male & Female players of all abilities. Wed night at Adams Grammar Sports Hall. 18.30 to 20.00. First 3 sessions Free. For more info email drew.barlow@live.co.uk or join us on Facebook. Fit 4 the Future exercise classes (at the studio near Focus). Mon: Jump ‘n Pump 7-8, Tue: Energize 6-7, Bootcamp 7-8, Wed: Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8, Thu: Energize 6-7, Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8. £4.50 per session. Please call Craig for details 07796 426299.
Oakengates
Telford & Wrekin Lawn Green Bowling Club Est 1982 at Hartshill Park - Oakengates. Club nights Thurs - starting 6pm. Competitive and social bowling against other Midlands clubs. New members welcome. Contact Roger Rowley on 01952 612574. Slimming World (Sat - 9.30am) at Oakengates Rest Rooms, Charlton Street, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6BD - Call Paula on 07791 743509 Martial Arts Club ( Aikido ) at Oakengates Leisure Centre. Mon & Fri 7.45 / 8.45pm Juniors ( 7yrs+ ). Mon & Fri 7.45 / 10.00pm Adults. New members always welcome. First lesson is free. If you would like more info contact us on: 07929761302. Email us on suekeithhayward@sky.com
Coaching Sat morning 11-12. All are welcome to our club young & old. Contact Graham McCarthy 01902 372 955 for details. Wed - 10.30-11.30 Dance class - St Andrews Youth Club Hall. Exercises & short routines for fitness & pleasure, suitable 50+, £5. Contact Sally 01952 461768 or sallykinn@hotmail.co.uk for term dates. Pilates Mon 10-11am (starting 5th Sep) at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall. Tue 7-8pm at Kemberton Village Hall. £33 block of 6 classes or £6.50 pay-as-you-go. Contact Beryl on 01952 462896 or 07971 875372, email: beryl. feely@gmail.com Shifnal Cricket Club - Junior cricket coaching - Mon 6.30 to 7.30 for boys aged 8-11, 7.30 to 8.30 for boys aged 12 and 13. Girls coaching and boys aged 14 and 15 Fri 6.30 to 7.30. For details please call Kevin Humphreys 07983 120061. Idsall Badminton Club meet at Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal - Tue 7-9pm. All we ask is that you play to a reasonable standard. Ceroc Modern Jive and Salsa class nights at Shifnal Village Hall. Every Monday (exc Bank Hols) 7.45pm - 11pm. New members always welcomed and no need to bring a partner. Contact Mike on 07990 554459, email cerocmidlands@aol.com or visit www. cerocmidlands.co.uk
St Georges
Zumba Classes (£4) - Mon - The Carpenter Centre, Oak Road, Overdale, Telford at 6.307.30 pm. Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.
Slimming World - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Thu 9.30am, 11.30pm, 5pm and 7pm. Contact Celia Powell on 07575 123666 at St Georges Methodist Church: Tue 5-7pm Synergy Dance Troop (Contact: 01952 612776) Wed - 10.30am Pilates (Tel: 412924) / 1.30pm Yoga Classes - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Fri 10-11am. Classes £3.75 each. Contact Paula: 07709 558017. Email: paularushton2011@gmail.com www.facebook.com/fitnessandflexibility
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Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee. Club nights Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact: Pete Green (Chairman) on 07952 679821 or Jerry Seymour (Treasurer) on 01952 261008 (email: jandmeseymour@talktalk.net). Website: www. wellingtonbadminton.co.uk
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Shawbirch Community Centre: Tue - Antenatal Yoga (5:30-6:30pm), Yoga (7-9pm) For further info. contact us on 01952 248538.
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Thu 7-8pm Zumba at Shifnal Scout Hut with Nikki 07967 343728 Tue mornings at St Andrews Youth Club, - Yoga 9:30 - 10:30am and Pilates 10:45 11:45am. £5 per class or £8 for both classes. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. YOGA every Thu at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal Adults - 7.10-8.10pm, Pregnancy 6-7pm, Baby Yoga at St. Andrews Church, Shifnal every Wed 1-2pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Laughter Yoga - The fun way to good health. Mon 7-8 pm. Tues 10.30 - 11.30 at Shifnal Seniors Club, Curriers Lane. All ages, all abilities. All welcome. £6 on the day or £24 for 6 weeks. Contact Caroline: 07868240605 info@gorgetherapycentre.co.uk Adult Fitness Classes at Idsall Sports Centre – METAFIT - Mon 6:30-7.15pm, YOGA - Tue 5.30-6.30pm, CIRCUITS - Wed 7.30-8.15pm, METAFIT - Thu 6.30-7.15pm. Everyone welcome! 1st Class FREE !!! 01952 460499 Shifnal Bowling Club - Social Bowling every Thu morning 10.30am-12.30pm. Junior
Have fun – keep fit. Short Tennis Prime Time Club (over 60’s). Tues 4.45-5.30pm and Sat 2-3pm at Stirchley Recreation Centre. Also Wed 7-8pm at Oakengates Leisure Centre and Fri 5-6pm at Phoenix Academy, Dawley. Novices very welcome. Call Kevin on 01952 825239, Tony on 07837 986059 or Vicki on 01952 618256 for further details.
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AQUABABIES - Swimming lessons for children aged 12 weeks to 3 years. Lessons held at The Park Inn hotel on Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat from 10am. To book your FREE trial lesson contact Lisa on 07598 617442 or Stuart on 01543 572855
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Interval Training class that suits any fitness levels - 6:30 to 7:30pm. At The Labour Club, Gibbons Rd, Trench. Proven to burn more fat than any other form of exercise. Also great fun too! Class costs £3.50. Contact Cheryl 07714 610591.
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Telford STAGS Walking Football - Normal Football rules except NO RUNNING! We play on a Monday morning 9.45 at the 4g pitches to the rear of AFC Telford Utd. All over 55's welcome. Also summer sessions Thu at 18.45. Contact Roy Vincent 01952 245407 for further details. KAPAP - Martial Arts Club held at TCAT, Haybridge Rd, Telford, TF1 2NP on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. First session free trail. Contact Paul - paul@kapaptelford.co.uk or 07737 825263. Immerse School of Diving - we have a training and club diving session on a Friday evening at 8:30pm at Wrekin College pool. Call 0777 377 1619 or email: info@immersediving.com; visit
www.immersediving.com find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/immersediving. An active and friendly scuba diving club, we cater for beginners through to professional level divers, and charge no membership fees or surcharges on your club diving. Slimming World - Wed at TCAT Haybridge Road, Wellington, 5.30 & 7.30. Thu at Wellington Pool, Tan Bank, 5.30 & 7.30. Call Heather on 01952 289386 or just pop along! All welcome. Piloxing - techniques of boxing and vertical pilates with some dance moves. Fridays 6-7pm at Charlton School - £4. For more info contact Annette on 07866 021030. Wrekin Tennis Club - Social play every Tuesday & Thursday evening starting at 7-9pm & Sunday 11am-1pm. Based at Oakengates Leisure Centre New players welcome, Contact Alan Pritchard at: alanp52@yahoo.co.uk or 07596 984442 or visit our website, www. wrekintennisclub.co.uk Telford Community Tennis Club, Junior tennis coaching lessons at Bowring Park, Wellington on Sun - 10-11am (4-7yrs), 11-12am (8-10yrs), 121pm (11-16yrs). We also have sessions for adult members of all abilities. www.telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk E: bob.kerr@telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk Friendly Badminton group playing 7-9pm every Thu at TCAT Sports Hall are seeking new players to join them. Come along and try a few taster sessions at £5 per night. Contact Jenny Varley (evenings 6-7pm) on 01952 249277. Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee. Club nights Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact: Pete Green (Chairman) on 07952 679821 or Jerry Seymour (Treasurer) on 01952 261008 (email: jandmeseymour@talktalk.net). Website: www. wellingtonbadminton.co.uk
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Sutton Heights - Music4health singing for all ages and stages every Sat. Fee £10. 11am-12 and sound healing at 2pm-3pm please book before day. Contact Linda 01952 680232 or visit www.lindaangelis.com Telford Green Gym - Want to get and have Fun? Don’t like the Gym try the Green Gym. Improve your fitness and general well being by getting involved in practical conservation. The Telford Green Gym offers activities all over Telford On Tue, Wed and Thu. Contact The healthy Lifestyles Hub 01952 382582 Arriba Wellness Club - Community Weight Loss Challenge at Fitness First, Telford. Call Lisa Harris on 07580 434325. Yoga for Pregnancy in Albrighton - Weekly classes every Mon 8-9.15pm. Gentle exercise from weeks 15-40 of your pregnancy. Methodist Church Hall, High St, Albrighton WV7 3JA. Classes from £7. Call Rebecca Jenks on 07890 543 508.
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MOVIES
THE LEGEND OF TARZAN
John Clayton, Lord Greystoke, has left behind his life in the jungle and ‘The Legend Of Tarzan’. But now it’s time for him to go back to the Congo.
Parliament has asked him to return to act as a trade emissary. But he’s actually a pawn in a sinister plot masterminded by Captain Leon Rom. Greystoke has no choice but to embrace his wildness and become Tarzan once again to save both the Congo, and his wife Jane. Release Date: 8th July 2016 Genre: Action, Adventure Cast Members: Alexander Skarsgard, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson
JASON BOURNE
Years ago, ‘Jason Bourne’ dismantled the Treadstone programme and brought those in charge to justice. Then he disappeared. Now, he’s resurfaced onto the global stage – but no one knows why. He remembers everything about his past, but that doesn’t mean he knows anything about the future. The world is at war, and it needs the perfect weapon. It’s time for Bourne to come back. Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass return to the ‘Jason Bourne’ franchise after nearly ten years away. You know his name, but you still don’t know the whole story. Release Date: 29th July 2016 Genre: Action, Thriller Cast Members: Matt Damon, Alicia Vikander, Julia Stiles
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COMING SOON... STAR TREK BEYOND
This film sees the crew of the Enterprise having left Earth, and pushing ever further in their mission to explore uncharted space. But now the frontier’s pushing back. They’re stranded on an alien planet. The Enterprise has been destroyed. The crew have been taken prisoner. Confronted by a ruthless new enemy with a deep hatred for the Federation, Kirk needs to rescue his friends and find a way to escape. Release Date: 22nd July 2016 Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller Cast Members: Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Idris Elba
SUICIDE SQUAD
To counter threats too dangerous to risk a hero’s life, the US government creates the ‘Suicide Squad’: a black ops team of supervillains whose lives are completely expendable. They’re the worst of the worst: master assassin Deadshot. The Joker’s girlfriend Harley Quinn. Human crocodile Killer Croc. In exchange for a better prison deal, they’re sent on an insanely risky mission that will probably get them killed. And if there’s collateral damage, it doesn’t matter: they’re bad guys. It’s what they do. You’ve met Batman and Superman, but now it’s time for DC Comics’ villains to steal the spotlight in ‘Suicide Squad’. Release Date: 5th August 2016 Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller Cast Members: Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Will Smith Please note that release dates are subject to change and some previews may be shown earlier.
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Do You Need Help to GROW Your Business?
Notes from your local Ironbridge Gorge Councillor Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Agenda this month defines our Planning – Duty to Cooperate, as the Council has a legal duty to cooperate with neighbouring local authorities in the preparation of our Local Plan. This is required to demonstrate evidence of planning for issues with cross-boundary impacts such as the future use of the Ironbridge Power Station.
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Within our latest Local Plan Publication Version, Policy C2 seeks to Safeguard rail and transport corridors and acknowledges that the closure of the Power station provides an opportunity to consider the future use of the existing freight line for new rail uses, which, could greatly improve our sustainable transport links. However, it is essential that we are also considering the broader possibilities of such large-scale sites as the Power Station, in conjunction with highly innovative and well-thought Master Planning. The site has the potential to deliver significant economic benefits to both Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire Council, therefore it is vital both Councils, Uniper and all partners involved work collaboratively, ensuring the World Heritage Site is considered as part of the proposals. I am delighted to confirm that in Ironbridge the works to our new footways is complete and Telford & Wrekin Council have committed to investing £270,000 for additional works to improve areas of Ironbridge such as replacing/refurbishing all railings along The Wharfage which is excellent news.
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Books
SUMMER READS
There are few things better than relaxing on a sun lounger in the garden with a good book. If you’re looking for some inspiration for your summer reads, we have plenty to tempt you with this month.
Flawed – Cecelia Ahern
My Name is Leon – Kit de Waal
A book which examines the idea of perfection, Flawed focuses on Celestine, who lives in a world where nothing less than perfection will be tolerated. Infractions come with a high penalty – offenders are branded as ‘flawed’ and become second class citizens, for life. Celestine knows how to play the game, but a moment of compassion towards one of the flawed has dire consequences. Celestine could now be branded herself. Bestselling author Cecelia Ahern has delivered another cracker. This one’s aimed at a young adult market, but definitely has crossover appeal.
When nine year old Leon gets taken away from his mum, he thinks that’s as bad as it can get. But Leon’s little brother, Jake, is young enough to be adopted. Battling with grief for the loss of his brother, Leon finds an unlikely group of friends at his local allotments. However, this is the early eighties, racial tension is high and Leon is determined to find Jake, whatever the cost. This is one of those ‘just one more chapter’ books you’ll keep reading until the sun has gone down and the tears have left tracks down your cheeks.
Best British Short Stories 2016 – edited by Nicholas Royle Now in its sixth year, this annual anthology brings together some of the best fiction from British writers published over the last 12 months. Editor Nicholas Royle has scoured the market, including other anthologies, magazines, newspapers and websites, to find this year’s selection. With a wide range of genres and voices, and a satisfying mix of authors, Best British Short Stories may well introduce you to a new favourite writer.
The Hanging Club – Tony Parsons There’s a band of vigilantes on the loose in London. With victims including a paedophile and a hate preacher, the killers are seen by many as heroes – delivering justice where the law has failed. But it’s DC Max Wolfe’s job to stop them. This is the third of Parsons’ books to feature DC Max Wolfe, and could well be his best yet. Ideal for fans of Lee Child and Patricia Cornwall, along with anyone else who loves a good crime novel, The Hanging Club will leave you questioning your own moral code. Gripping.
The Museum of You – Carys Bray Single dad Darren Quinn’s priority is his daughter’s happiness. But what twelve year old Clover wants most is the one thing that causes Darren the most pain – the story of her mother. So Clover has decided that this summer she’ll find her own answers. Rich in description and dialogue, with endearing, believable characters, this is a very enjoyable book to while away those summer evenings.
The Sudden Appearance of Hope – Claire North No one remembers Hope Ardern. Not her best friends, her parents, or the people she’s running from. Within a few seconds of encountering her, their memory is wiped clean. It’s as if she doesn’t exist. But they leave their impression on her. Now she’s on a personal mission to destroy a new computer program that’s turning people into ‘perfect’ versions of themselves, wiping their personalities in the process. A great book, which raises some serious questions about how far people will go in their quest for perfection.
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Index of Advertisers Audio / Visual Goods & Services JBO Services.................................................. 96 Bathrooms A. Watson Home Improvements.............82 Indulge Interiors............................................78 Telford Maintenance Ltd.............................87 Beauty Beauty by Caroline........................................21 Beauty by Jude...............................................21 Enlightenment................................................97 Identity Hair & Beauty..................................21 Bedrooms Dream Kitchens & Bedrooms...................79 Easy Living..................................................... 49 Indulge Interiors............................................78 Newport Beds............................................... 50 Builder Darlington's of Shropshire.........................78 CCTV Telford CCTV & Automation.....................75 Carpenter Darlington's of Shropshire.........................78 Carpet, Rugs & Floor Coverings All Floors n Rugs...........................................97 Carpet Loom.................................................. 50 Oakengates Carpets................................... 49 Car Hire / Executive Travel Image Luxury Car Hire ...............................39 Car Sales (New/Used) Greenhous Vauxhall.....................................37 Mercedes Benz of Shrewsbury................35 Cars (Parts/Repairs/Servicing/MOT) Priorslee Motor Service..............................39 Care Home Sambrook House...........................................65 St Georges Park Nursing Home...............59 Child Care Earlyworld........................................................67 Children’s Parties/Family Activities Gaming 2 U......................................................67 Hoo Farm........................................................ 68 Ironbridge Museums................................... 69 Chimneys ALC.....................................................................77 M & R Roofing & Son...................................85 Safestyle Home Improvements................85 TSG - Roofing.................................................83 Chiropractic Newport Chiropractic..................................63 Cleaning Active Cleaning..............................................87 Shaw Clean - Tim Shaw..............................82 Shine Contract Cleaning.............................97 Sutherlands Clean Carpets........................82 TSG - uPVC Cleaning...................................83 Councillors Local Councillors.......................................... 94 Decorating Neil Rogers..................................................... 86 Simon’s Décor .............................................. 86 WE Dunne....................................................... 86 Dentist Fix-ur-dent.......................................................97 Design & Print ETAK Creative................................................53 TEAL Design & Print...................................... 2 Doors The Door Store...............................................74
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Estate Agents & Property Barker Healey.................................................47 Julia Weston................................................... 46 Lioncourt Homes.......................................... 46 Nock Deighton........................................42-43
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Kitchen Recipe
Take some... Traditional values and service Established in 2003, The Kitchen Depot is a family-owned and run business that remains true to our founding values of honesty, integrity and sheer professionalism. We take immense pride in our reputation for service and commitment to our customers, with more than half of our business coming from customer recommendations to their family and friends.
...add a dash of… Quality and Value
All of our kitchens are manufactured to an exceptionally high German specification, on site, in our own factory and by our own people. That way, we have total control over the product quality, the production timescales AND the manufacturing costs. With no middle-man – you buy direct and we are able to pass these time and cost savings directly onto our customers.
…then a big chunk of…
Ownership and Responsibility
Unusual in this insincere world, admittedly. But we mean it. We are totally committed to providing you with the best kitchen, at the best price, installed with the highest level of service and professionalism. And on the exceptionally rare occasion that something could have been done better – we hold our hands up – and put it right. Fast. No fuss. No hassle. No argument. Just sorted.
...a soupçon of…Harmony At The Kitchen Depot, we know that we are only as good as our people. They ARE The Kitchen Depot brand. That’s why we look after our staff every bit as well as we look after our customers. Because we know that happy workers, pulling together in harmony, make for happy customers.
THE KITCHEN DEPOT Global House, Horton Road off Trench Road, Telford TF2 6PD
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LOW, LOW PRICES ALL YEAR ROUND! Fictional Sales, factory clearances, scoop purchases and all that gimmicky nonsense has no place at The Kitchen Depot. We’ll leave that to our envious competitors. All you get from us is good, honest advice, a top-quality product that we manufacture ourselves, responsibly and professionally installed, guaranteed for a full twenty five years, and at the lowest , most competitive price on like-for-like quality that you’ll find anywhere. In other words – sheer value.
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